Behavioral Health Therapist

About the role

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides outpatient therapy services. The position involves assessing and documenting patient’s mental health status, diagnosing mental health conditions, acquiring an initial psychiatric evaluation, identifying and addressing barriers and poor social determinants of health, treating mental health conditions using evidence-based psychotherapy, and coordinating care with other providers and the patient’s support system.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and documents patient’s mental health status.
• Assesses and diagnoses mental health conditions using the current edition of the DSM and ICD.
• Acquires an initial psychiatric evaluation for patients who are seeking psychotherapy services for mental health.
• Identifies barriers and poor social determinants of health that may influence treatment.
• Works to remove barriers and improve social determinants of health that lead to reduced impairment and works to improve optimize functioning and outcomes.
• Utilizes enhanced interviewing skills to obtain a detailed history of present illness during each session.
• Treats mental health conditions using evidence-based psychotherapy and best practice standards.
• Acquires and reviews patient records regarding diagnostic information relating to the patient’s mental health therapy, i.e., psychiatric evaluations and other casework materials.
• Develops with patient a comprehensive treatment plan, utilizing evidence-based interventions that work to reduce impairment and improve functioning.
• Initial treatment plans and updates plan quarterly using measurement-based care standards.
• Collaborates with other providers and the patient’s support system.
• Maintains proper documentation.
• Participates and is prepared for departmental and organizational meetings and activities.

Requirements

• Active licensure or ability to obtain licensure in the state of Iowa as an LMHC, LISW or LMFT prior to employment.
• One year of full-time work-related experience in agency and/or medical clinic service delivery (counseling, case management, outreach, prevention/education, etc.).
• A minimum of two years of experience providing behavioral health therapy to individuals, families, and groups preferred.
• Master's in Psychology or Social Work preferred.

Qualifications

• Active licensure or ability to obtain licensure in the state of Iowa as an LMHC, LISW or LMFT prior to employment.
• One year of full-time work-related experience in agency and/or medical clinic service delivery (counseling, case management, outreach, prevention/education, etc.).
• A minimum of two years of experience providing behavioral health therapy to individuals, families, and groups preferred.
• Master's in Psychology or Social Work preferred.

Benefits

Includes eligibility for student loan forgiveness, medical, dental and vision insurance, generous time off, continuing education, employer paid life insurance and long term disability, 401(k) match up to 4%, and more!

Pay

Salary range: $73,000 - $75,000 per year