MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Overview

Postion Title: Licensed Mental Health Professional

Area of Interest: Intensive Residential Support Home

FTE/Hours per week: 1.0, 40 hours per week

Department: IRSH

Shift: Monday-Friday Days

AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.

Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, leading one on one and group therapy within a behavioral health space in accordance with evidence-based practices. Assesses patient needs based upon a face-to-face clinical interview, case history review and information obtained from collateral sources such as family members, the referent or other parties. Recognizes signs/symptoms associated with risk of harm to self and/or others and implements appropriate interventions as necessary. Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patient based upon relevant clinical information and diagnosis. Consults with family members or professionals from other agencies/organizations as necessary in developing optimal treatment services.

Why UnityPoint Health?

* Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
* Benefits -Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
* Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment- We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
* Development- We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
* Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org .

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 10% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.

% of Time

(annually)

Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment

* Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments
* Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM
* Involve collateral sources in patient's treatment as clinically indicated (e.g., family, friends, etc.)
* Develop individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals
* Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services as indicated by the treatment plan
* Provide crisis psychotherapy
* Refer patients to other services as clinically indicated
* Willingness to work with all patients seen at one's site of care as indicated by the site. (i.e., ages, diagnostic presentations, comorbidities, etc. in accordance with one's scope of licensure and abilities
* May perform Employee Assistance Programing as indicted by the site of care
* Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment
* Follow all ethical and regulatory guidelines
* Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services
* May complete court commitment reports

70%

Collaboration and Coordination

* Participate in all required trainings and educational activities
* Participate in department level meetings and huddles
* Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode
* May provide clinical supervision for provisionally licensed, or practicum students

10%

Documentation and Administrative Functions

* Maintain licensure
* Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.)
* Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals
* Achieve site of care productivity standards

20%

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

* Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
* Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
* Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
* Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
* Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
* Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Always

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Demonstration of UPH Values and Standards of Behaviors

Consistently demonstrates UnityPoint Health's values in the performance of job duties and responsibilities

Foster Unity:

* Leverage the skills and abilities of each person to enable great teams.
* Collaborate across departments, facilities, business units and regions.
* Seek to understand and are open to diverse thoughts and perspectives.

Own The Moment:

* Connect with each person treating them with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect
* Enthusiastically engage in our work.
* Accountable for our individual actions and our team performance.
* Responsible for solving problems regardless of the origin.

Champion Excellence:

* Commit to the best outcomes and highest quality.
* Have a relentless focus on exceeding expectations.
* Believe in sharing our results, learning from our mistakes and celebrating our successes.

Seize Opportunities:

* Embrace and promote innovation and transformation.
* Create partnerships that improve care delivery in our communities.
* Have the courage to challenge the status quo.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Master of Science Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school

Experience:

2 years post graduate degree

1 year of experience working with a site's clientele is preferred. (For example, if this job is a pediatric site of care experience with pediatrics is preferred.)

License(s)/Certification(s):

Iowa: LISW, LMFT, LMHC

Illinois: LCPC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT

Wisconsin: LCSW, LMFT, LPC

May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

* Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
* FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
* Shift: Monday-Friday Days;
* Job ID: 144275;

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