Behavioral Health Therapist - Marshalltown & Ames

Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC); Marshalltown (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

License/certification reimbursement

CE reimbursement

401k with match

Life & disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

PHC is seeking a Behavioral Health Practitioner to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a primary care clinic setting in Iowa. The role includes assessment and therapy for patients of Ames & Marshalltown clinics, with potential telehealth options and travel between sites.

Applicants must hold a licensed credential recognized by Iowa (LISW/LMSW, LMHC, or LMFT) and a related master’s degree. Flexibility to cover different shifts and sites is expected, with mileage/travel incentives offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed social work or mental health credentials recognized by Iowa.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Experience with third-party payers and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health care per PHC standards and policies.
• Deliver brief and long-term therapy to individuals and families, including telehealth.
• Accept referrals and provide timely feedback to referring providers.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and specialists as needed.
• Document services accurately in PHC systems and grant reports.
• Provide clinical education to staff and external partners.

Skills

LISW/LMSW

LMHC/LMFT

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

MSW or related

Job description

As a Behavioral Health Practitioner (BHP) at PHC, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers and care team support staff to address the mental and behavioral health needs of patients in a primary care clinic setting. You will provide assessment and behavioral interventions as well as brief-targeted and long-term therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

This position will work with PHC patients of Ames & Marshalltown clinics. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Position schedule and work location options will be discussed with candidates. Services may be provided via telehealth - candidates must reside in and provide services from the State of Iowa.

Our team members are occasionally needed to cover other shifts or to work at other PHC clinics in Ames, Des Moines, and Marshalltown. Mileage reimbursement and/or an out of town travel bonus may apply.

What You Will Do

Provides behavioral health care in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies and procedures of PHC. Collaborates with PHC healthcare and psychiatric providers, ensuring the delivery of comprehensive clinical services to primary care patients, targeting interventions to improve patient functioning, behavior and clinical outcomes.

Provides brief and long term therapy to individuals and families in PHC clinics or via telehealth to support optimum mental, behavioral, emotional, and physical health. Provides assessment and diagnostic impressions, including identifying and evaluating health risk behaviors. Develops and updates treatment plans as appropriate.

Accepts referrals from internal healthcare providers and external sources. Responds to the referring provider’s concern or question, as appropriate, providing timely, focused feedback.

Makes referrals for community mental health resources as appropriate. Collaborates with clinic staff to provide patients with referrals for appropriate specialty.

Maintains current and accurate documentation of services provided in accordance with standards set by PHC and grant requirements. Provides maintenance of various management databases.

Provides clinical consultation and educational programs on behavioral health related topics to staff, students, consumers, and other agencies as requested.

Follows and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, risk management, health records/peer review, accreditation requirements and federal, state, and local regulations.

Required Qualifications

Social Worker (LISW or LMSW), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) license recognized by the State of Iowa.

Master’s degree in Social Work, Marital and Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field accepted for required license.

Experience with and working knowledge of third-party payers and associated regulations.

Must be obtained within 90 days of employment:

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

Mandatory Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa.

Required Skills

Strong professional skills with ability to interact with others calmly and empathically along with de-escalating difficult situations.

Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with diverse populations.

Strong problem-solving skills with analytical and critical thinking capability.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Basic computer proficiency, including use of email, word processing and spreadsheet applications, and electronic health records.

Excellent collaboration and team-oriented skills.

Organization, prioritization and time management skills.

Detail orientation with a high degree of accuracy.

Flexible and adaptive with ability to manage stress and maintain resilience.

We Take Care of Our People

Your related experience and skills determine your base pay within our pay range. In addition to base pay, PHC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Generous PTO accrual

License/certification fee reimbursement*

Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement*

401k with company match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending & health savings accounts

Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance

Discounted pet insurance

Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.

*Applies to positions requiring clinical licensure or certification.

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