Mental Health Therapist

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

House of Mercy seeks a licensed mental health professional to provide diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy to individuals and groups in Des Moines, Iowa.

The role includes crisis intervention, referral coordination, and delivering a full continuum of behavioral health supports, with initial psychosocial assessments using ASAM criteria and collaboration with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a human services related discipline is required.
• Temporary license to provide mental health therapy in the State of Iowa or LMSW.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training completed within first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy in individual and group sessions.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution assistance.
• Provide immediate supportive counseling in crisis situations.
• Deliver continuum of services including mental health supports.
• Conduct initial assessments using ASAM and gather bio-psychosocial history.
• Collaborate with House of Mercy staff and external providers as needed.

Skills

Temporary license to provide therapy (

Education

Master’s Degree in a human services field

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Provides the following services to clients including: conducting face-to-face assessments; establishing diagnoses; making treatment suggestions; ordering Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) services (when indicated); and, assisting with referrals to BHIS providers. Provides mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and personal growth related therapy services to clients. Responsibilities encompass the provision of advanced evaluative, preventive, therapeutic, restorative and personal care services to assist in meeting the complex psychosocial needs of clients and their families, thus enabling them to better utilize program services and resources in order to achieve their optimal level of change/well-being.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full time

SHIFT

Day Shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides therapy services in individual and group sessions.
• Provides crisis intervention and conflict resolution assistance. Demonstrates ability to differentiate between emergency and non-emergency tasks and responds accordingly.
• Provides immediate supportive counseling and necessary assistance to clients dealing with a crisis or emergency situation.
• Provides continuum of services that includes appropriate mental health supports, etc.
• Completes an initial assessment through utilization of proven tools including the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM). Obtains bio-psychosocial history information and identifies client needs by interviewing the client, reviewing available records, conferring with other professionals and appropriate House of Mercy staff, and contacting other information sources as necessary and appropriate. Analysis and evaluation of client situation consistently reflects advanced competency in psychosocial assessment and diagnosis.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Temporary license to provide mental health therapy in the State of Iowa or LMSW (licensed master social worker)

• Master’s Degree in a human services related discipline, required.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within first 30 days of employment.
• Understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

OUR COMMITMENT

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.