Unitypoint Health Cedar Rapids , IA 52402
Posted 4 days ago
Overview
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Postion Title: Licensed Mental Health Professional
Area of Interest: Intensive Residential Support Home
FTE/Hours per week: 1.0, 40 hours per week
Department: IRSH
Shift: Monday-Friday Days
AbbeHealth Services - is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success.
Responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, leading one on one and group therapy within a behavioral health space in accordance with evidence-based practices. Assesses patient needs based upon a face-to-face clinical interview, case history review and information obtained from collateral sources such as family members, the referent or other parties. Recognizes signs/symptoms associated with risk of harm to self and/or others and implements appropriate interventions as necessary. Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patient based upon relevant clinical information and diagnosis. Consults with family members or professionals from other agencies/organizations as necessary in developing optimal treatment services.
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Responsibilities
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 10% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.
% of Time
(annually)
Evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment
Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments
Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM
Involve collateral sources in patient's treatment as clinically indicated (e.g., family, friends, etc.)
Develop individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals
Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services as indicated by the treatment plan
Provide crisis psychotherapy
Refer patients to other services as clinically indicated
Willingness to work with all patients seen at one's site of care as indicated by the site. (i.e., ages, diagnostic presentations, comorbidities, etc. in accordance with one's scope of licensure and abilities
May perform Employee Assistance Programing as indicted by the site of care
Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment
Follow all ethical and regulatory guidelines
Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services
May complete court commitment reports
70%
Collaboration and Coordination
Participate in all required trainings and educational activities
Participate in department level meetings and huddles
Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode
May provide clinical supervision for provisionally licensed, or practicum students
10%
Documentation and Administrative Functions
Maintain licensure
Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.)
Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals
Achieve site of care productivity standards
20%
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.
Always
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:
Master of Science Degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school
Experience:
2 years post graduate degree
1 year of experience working with a site's clientele is preferred. (For example, if this job is a pediatric site of care experience with pediatrics is preferred.)
License(s)/Certification(s):
Iowa: LMSW, tLMFT, or tLMHC
Illinois: LCPC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT
Wisconsin: LCSW, LMFT, LPC
May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Other:
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Intensive Res Support Home;
Shift: Monday-Friday Days;
Job ID: 150791;
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