Therapist - Waterloo Iowa

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Waterloo, Iowa
Posted On: 01/25/2025

• Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Free Clinics- Allen Child Prot
• Shift: 1st shift
• Job ID: 158830OverviewTherapist - Child Protection CenterUnityPoint Health - Allen Shift: Full-time; 1st shift weekdaysBenefits Eligible Provides evidence-based counseling and assessment to children, dependent adults and/or supportive caregivers of patients served at Allen Child Protection Center. Participates as a member of the Allen Child Protection Center multidisciplinary team including participation at case reviews, community committees and community trainings as needed. Why UnityPoint Health?
  • Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
  • 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 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. Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. Responsibilities
    Provide evidence-based counseling and assessment according to guidelines of the National Children's Alliance Mental Health Standard.Conduct evidence-based assessments and document findings.Uses Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 for proper diagnoses of patients.Credentialed and bills insurance.Complete accurate documentation of patient contact.Work collaboratively with Department of Human Services, law enforcement, and prosecution personnel to achieve desired services and justice for patients.Provide appropriate referrals for patients to community-based services based upon client/family needs.Actively participate in Case Review meetings, Child Protection Center staff meetings, and other training/collaboration opportunities.Participate in community meetings and committees as it relates to mental health services and Child Protection Center.Provide community training as requested.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:
    Master's Degree in(Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist or other equivalent licensure-eligible Master's Degree for Mental Health Therapy)Two to Five years' experience providing individual and family/couples' counseling/therapy.
    • Licensed in Iowa - Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Zero to two years' experience working with children/dependent adults who have been victims of abuse.Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and Epic.Collaboration, accountability, and flexibility.Patient focused.Interpersonal skills.Multicultural sensitivity.Problem-solving.ProfessionalismRelationship management.Active self-care strategies. Preferred:
      Experience with child welfare/child abuse prevention.Six or more years' experience providing individual and family/couples counseling/therapy.Two or more years' experience working with children/dependent adults who have been victims of abuse.Certified in evidence-based treatment practices such as Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT), or others. More...

          

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