Mental Health Therapist PRN

Trinity Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne House of Mercy Des Moines is seeking a Part-Time Mental Health Therapist (Adult Outpatient) to provide face-to-face assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and referrals. A Master’s in a human services field and a temporary Iowa license or LMSW are required, with strong communication across healthcare teams.

Responsibilities include individual and group therapy, crisis response, and initial assessments using ASAM criteria, plus gathering bio-psychosocial histories to tailor client

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a human services related discipline, required.
• Temporary license to provide mental health therapy in the State of Iowa or LMSW (licensed master social worker).
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within first 30 days of employment.
• Understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy in individual and group sessions.
• Provides crisis intervention and conflict resolution assistance.
• Differentiates emergency vs non-emergency tasks and responds accordingly.
• Provides immediate supportive counseling during crises.
• Delivers continuum of services including mental health supports.
• Performs initial assessments using ASAM criteria.
• Gather bio-psychosocial history and identify client needs through interviews and records.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication with healthcare pros

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Master's Degree in a human services field

Tools

ASAM criteria

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: MercyOne House of Mercy Des Moines Position: Mental Health Therapist (Adult Outpatient) Status: PRN - Hours Vary Shift: 8 Hour Day Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY:

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.

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:

• Master’s Degree in a human services related discipline, required.
• Temporary license to provide mental health therapy in the State of Iowa or LMSW (licensed master social worker)
• 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.

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