Mental Health Therapist Outpatient

CHI; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 45,254 - 53,822; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Council Bluffs is seeking an Independent Mental Health Therapist to deliver compassionate psychotherapy and counseling services. The successful candidate will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and document clinical services. A Master's degree in a related field and an independent mental health practitioner certification in Iowa are required. The position offers a pay range of $32.85 - $39.07 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of $2,500.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting therapy sessions utilizing various treatment modalities.
• Ability to maintain professional ethics and patient confidentiality.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for mental health clients.
• Document clinical services and maintain case files per policy.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and external agencies for client care.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Clinical judgment

Crisis intervention

Education

Masters in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing, or related field

Independent Mental Health Practitioner/Counselor: IA

Job description

As an Independent Mental Health Therapist, you will provide compassionate and effective psychotherapy and counseling services to clients managing mental health challenges.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Every day you will conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, and maintain clinical documentation while managing your caseload.

To be successful, you will demonstrate expert clinical judgment, strong therapeutic communication, and a commitment to professional development, ensuring high‑quality, independent client care.

• Independently evaluates and/or assesses the bio‑psycho‑social needs of patients, and treats mental health disorders by conducting therapy sessions with patients utilizing various treatment modalities such as individual, group, family and/or significant other counseling and education to assist these individuals in achieving defined treatment goals and provide crisis intervention when needed.
• Develops and maintains a positive professional relationship with clients, peers, coworkers, and members of the community. Maintains open, therapeutic communication with peers, patients, and the patient's family. Maintains strict standards of ethical behavior including the confidentiality of all patient affairs. Must have the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Documents clinical services (i.e., evaluations/assessments, progress notes, group notes, treatment plan, discharge summaries, etc.) that reflect progress toward goals as established in the treatment plan in accordance with departmental record keeping policy, procedure and licensure standards.
• Collaborates, consults, references, and coordinates treatment and discharge/after‑care services with departmental treatment team, other internal programs, and external agencies and significant others having joint interest in meeting the needs of the client in a timely manner.
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth, assures compliance with all annual competencies, and fulfills yearly education requirements in order to maintain an active license. Participates in all mandatory safety, security and infection control programs, as well as those required and provided by the department.
• Assists in ensuring that there is timely reimbursement for services rendered: providing information for utilization reviews, obtaining proper authorizations, assisting in providing documentation for third‑party payment, and maintaining currency of patient demographics and insurance information as necessary.

Required

• Masters Other in Counseling, Social Work, Nursing or other related behavioral health field
• Independent Mental Health Practitioner/Counselor: IA

Preferred

• Three years of post‑license experience in a mental health/addiction recovery or related field.

Where You'll Work

From primary to specialty care, as well as walk‑in and virtual services, CHI Health Clinic delivers more options and better access so you can spend time on what matters: being healthy. We offer more than 20 specialties and 100 convenient locations; with some clinics offering extended hours.

Pay Range

$32.85 - $39.07 /hour

Sign on bonus

$2,500