What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Therapist position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: Behavioral Health Outpt Svcs
- Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- Job ID: 169079
Overview
Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments and coordinating the interdisciplinary patient care plan for mental and behavioral health patients. Acts as a liaison between a patient or family and health care personnel to ensure necessary care is provided promptly and effectively. Works with internal and external resources to coordinate a timely and safe transition of patients to the appropriate level of care.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, and diagnose according to DSM guidelines.
Deliver psychotherapy services (individual, couples, family, group) and crisis interventions, including for substance use.
Use evidence-based practices and follow ethical, regulatory, and culturally appropriate standards.
Include family or collateral sources in treatment and maintain patient-informed communication.
Create, update, and document treatment and safety plans; ensure accurate and timely records.
Make referrals and coordinate care (e.g., pharmacy, outpatient, SDOH needs, transportation).
Educate patients on discharge planning and post-acute care services.
Ensure timely follow-up post-discharge (e.g., within 7 days).
Participate in training, meetings, and maintain communication with teams and patients.
Support peer-led groups and help meet Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) standards.
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling Master of Science Degree in Social Work required
Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school preferred
Experience:
2 years relevant social work and/or counseling experience in a health care setting required
License(s)/Certification(s):
LMSW, LISW, LMHC, or LMFT required
May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, knowledge and experience in good interviewing strategies. Demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to provide services to child, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric population. Individual will demonstrate effective written and verbal skills allowing communication with physicians, co-workers, other clinic/hospital personnel, as well as the public. Position requires good organizational skills.
Salary : $10,000
