What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at Cass Health?
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Education
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Required: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
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Licenses and Certifications
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Required:
- Current State of Iowa License: LMHC, LISW, or LMFT
- Valid Driver’s License
- BLS certification within six months of hire
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Training and Experience
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Required:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Preferred:
- Experience with the Epic electronic health record system
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Essential Job Functions
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Provides high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health services including individual, couples, family, and group therapy appointments.
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Create a therapeutic that establishes a positive, trusting rapport with patients.
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Diagnoses and treats mental health disorders.
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Creates individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances.
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Provides consultation for and collaborates with other departments, supporting crisis care.
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Maintains accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirementsPerforms other duties as needed.
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About Cass Health
Cass Health is a thriving, independent rural health system in southwest Iowa. We proudly serve over 40,000 unique patients each year and support more than 150,000 outpatient encounters across our hospital and four rural health clinics. Our team includes nearly 500 employees, more than 80 providers, and over 100 volunteers—making us the largest employer in Cass County and one of the largest Critical Access Hospitals in Iowa.
We’ve earned consistent recognition for excellence:
Top 100 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2017 Top 20 Critical Access Hospital every year since 2021 Top Iowa Workplace for over a decade HFMA MAP Award Winner for Revenue Cycle Performance (2021)We offer services ranging from primary care to surgical specialties, bariatrics, OB/GYN, orthopedics, oncology, ENT, and more. Cass Health also operates a full-service eye care center and is a leader in regional maternal health outreach.
Cass Health Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our team members. This includes medical and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. Employees will participate in the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) and can participate in a 403(b) retirement plan. We also provide generous paid time off, short-term disability benefits, and support for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
