Mental Health Professional

6 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Professional to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team at UnityPoint Health. As a key member of our team, you will work directly with clients to provide comprehensive and wrap-around services that address their mental health, physical health, housing, employment, social goals, and other needs.

Responsibilities
  • Assess client needs and develop personalized goals to promote independence and well-being.
  • Provide skills teaching and advocacy to support clients in achieving their goals.
  • Collaborate with the team to creatively explore alternatives to hospitalization, higher levels of care, homelessness, and incarceration.
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make independent judgments and maintain accountability for services provided.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of the effects of mental illness and provide respectful and empathetic care to clients with diverse abilities and diagnoses.
Medical Services

As a member of our ACT team, you will also provide medical services under the direction of the team medication prescriber. This includes:

  • Developing, revising, and maintaining psychopharmacologic and medical treatment policies and procedures.
  • Transcribing, administering, evaluating, and recording psychotropic medications prescribed by the medication prescriber.
  • Arranging for required lab work and managing the system of getting medication to clients.
  • Coordinating and scheduling nursing assessments of client physical health and coordinating psychiatric treatment with medical treatment.
Documentation and Qualifications

You will be responsible for completing all documentation within established guidelines and prioritizing client needs to complete required written documentation. A valid driver's license and licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Iowa are required.

We offer a competitive Total Rewards program, a commitment to our team members, and a culture guided by uncompromising values and a belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.



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