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    Mental Health Therapist-Outpatient Peds Mental Health-Luth - Des Moines, United States - UnityPoint Health

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    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 or telehealth 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. Practices under a licensed provider/licensed supervision, and typically is working toward their own independent licensure.

    Why UnityPoint Health?

    • Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
    • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a 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 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 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.

    Visit to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

    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

    · Seek consultation from your Clinical Supervisor when needed

    · Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services

    · May complete court commitment reports

    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.

    Collaboration and Coordination

    · Active participation with clinical supervisor on supervision plan

    · Participate in individual and group supervision from one's clinical supervisor

    · Participate in all required trainings and educational activities

    · Participate in department level meetings and huddles

    · Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode

    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, 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.


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

    Experience:

    Applicants should have completed practicum experiences as part of their accredited program.

    One year of experience working with a site's clientele in addition to practicum is preferred. This may be completed at the bachelor level.

    License(s)/Certification(s):

    Iowa: LMSW, tLMFT, tLMHC

    Illinois: LPC or the LMSW (temporary licensure is not a requirement if applicant meets QMHP criteria)

    Wisconsin: CAPSW, LPC-IT, MFT-IT

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

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    (see sample KSA's in JD Writing Guide)

    Other:

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



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