Licensed Mental Health Professional - Independent or Provisional (Guidelink-Iowa City)

Overview

UnityPoint Health has an exciting PRN position open to provide behavioral health services at our Johnson County Guidelink location !

We believe people are amazing, and we’re here to help keep them that way. At UnityPoint Health, we put people first. And we start from the inside out. We care deeply about making UnityPoint Health a great place to work because our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve.

This position will work closely with our multidisciplinary care team providing outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and families right alongside our physicians and nursing team. We are looking for a talented therapist that shares our passion for providing the best outcome for every patient every time. Qualified candidates are preferred to possess an LISW, training in evidence based practices, and previous outpatient therapy experience.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, person-centered or family-centered treatment planning, and treatment of clients assigned (Psychologist with additional treating/testing duties).
• Provides continuity of care by working with other professionals (psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, CMI staff).
• Makes referrals based on screening protocols and assessed needs of clients.
• Takes responsibility for emergency phone calls/walk-ins as assigned.
• Performs after hour, emergency on-call duties as assigned.
• Participates in organizational Quality Improvement activities.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance processes and completes required documentation and record keeping in a timely manner.
• Participates in community consultation and education opportunities as a representative of Abbe.
• Develops appropriate new skills in Evidence Based Practice modalities and accepts new responsibilities as program and community needs evolve.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in evaluating and planning for services.
• Understands and applies ASAM criteria for decision-making and recommendations for treatment.

Qualifications

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or equivalent.

Qualifications/Experience

Licensed or able to complete licensing requirements to provide outpatient therapy services in the state of Iowa. Independent license preferred; however, temporary licensed providers are welcome to apply. For those seeking independent licensure we provide high quality supervision – we will work with you to learn diagnosis and effective modalities of treatment to develop your innate gift to help others.