School-Based Mental Health Therapist - $10K Sign-On

UnityPoint Health

Fort Dodge (IA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional to support student mental health in the Fort Dodge School District. In this school-based role, you’ll conduct psychosocial assessments, provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based practices, develop treatment plans, and respond to safety concerns.

You’ll collaborate with families, school staff, and community partners to help students thrive and create a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited school.
Licensed as LMSW, LISW, LMFT, or PsyD in the State of Iowa.
A minimum of two years previous counseling experience in Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

Processes referrals in a prompt, thorough manner.
Interviews patients, families, and community agencies representatives to obtain a comprehensive mental health evaluation and makes appropriate treatment recommendations.
Provides individual, couple, family and group services to meet patient and their family/significant others' social and emotional needs.
Provides immediate intervention including supportive counseling to patient/family/significant other in dealing with impact of an emergency situation.
Facilitate support groups for behavioral health as needed.
Maintains effective communication/working relationships with co-workers, management, physicians and other professionals by communicating in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.