Mental Health Therapist

The Iowa Primary Care Association is currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join the team at a community health center in Council Bluffs, IA.

What is a community health center (FQHC)?

• The largest source of comprehensive primary care for medically under-resourced communities and populations.
• They have an integrated care model - medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.

Position Details:

• Location: Council Bluffs, IA
• Full time, 40 hours/week;
• Clinic hours: M-Th 8AM - 7:00PM; F - 8AM - 5PM
• Rotating throughout the schools in the community to provide mental health services.
• While this position works independently within the schools, they have access to their team of 3 therapists, 2 psychiatric NPs, 1 behavioral health navigator.

Duties:

• Identifies barriers and poor social determinants of health that may influence treatment.
• Creates formulations after each initial assessment and identify corresponding diagnosis according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder-5.
• Develops with patient a comprehensive treatment plan, utilizing evidence-based interventions that work to reduce impairment and improve functioning.
• Provide evidence based counseling and behavioral health therapy to patients who seek treatment. 
• Provide both short term and long term psychotherapy services in settings that include but not limited to: warm handoffs, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
• Assumes accountability and maintains documentation for all consultation notes, significant incident occurrences, phone conversations, etc.
• Work with other departments (Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, etc.) to provide integrated behavioral health services.

Requirements

• Licensure or ability to obtain licensure in the state of Iowa as an LMHC or LISW.
  Additional licensure as a LADC is preferred.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $73,000 - $76,000

• Eligible for student loan repayment programs.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO: 6.15 PTO accrued each pay period + 24 personal hours + 10 holidays + your birthday
• Up to $2,000 annually in continuing education funds and 5 paid days.
• $500 towards an annual professional membership.
• 401k match of 4%

If you’re passionate about providing comprehensive care and are eager to contribute to a supportive and collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Application process:

• Upload your resume/CV via the apply button.
• Kelly DiAllesandro will reach out to set up an initial 20 minute phone interview - she will learn about your interest and experience, and share about the role.
• Your information is then shared with the health center to consider!