Unitypoint Health Waterloo , IA 50702
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Therapist
UnityPoint Health
Shift: Part-time; 1st shift weekdays
Benefits Eligible
Provides evidence-based counseling and assessment to children, dependent adults and/or supportive caregivers of patients served at Allen Child Protection Center. Participates as a member of the Allen Child Protection Center multidisciplinary team including participation at case reviews, community committees and community trainings as needed.
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Responsibilities
Provide evidence-based counseling and assessment according to guidelines of the National Children's Alliance Mental Health Standard.
Conduct evidence-based assessments and document findings.
Uses Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 for proper diagnoses of patients.
Credentialed and bills insurance.
Complete accurate documentation of patient contact.
Work collaboratively with Department of Human Services, law enforcement, and prosecution personnel to achieve desired services and justice for patients.
Provide appropriate referrals for patients to community-based services based upon client/family needs.
Actively participate in Case Review meetings, Child Protection Center staff meetings, and other training/collaboration opportunities.
Participate in community meetings and committees as it relates to mental health services and Child Protection Center.
Provide community training as requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's Degree in(Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist or other equivalent licensure-eligible Master's Degree for Mental Health Therapy)
Two to Five years' experience providing individual and family/couples' counseling/therapy.
Licensed in Iowa
Zero to two years' experience working with children/dependent adults who have been victims of abuse.
Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and Epic.
Collaboration, accountability, and flexibility.
Patient focused.
Interpersonal skills.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Problem-solving.
Professionalism
Relationship management.
Active self-care strategies.
Preferred:
Experience with child welfare/child abuse prevention.
Six or more years' experience providing individual and family/couples counseling/therapy.
Two or more years' experience working with children/dependent adults who have been victims of abuse.
Certified in evidence-based treatment practices such as Trauma Focused
Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6;
Department: Free Clinics- Allen Child Prot;
Shift: Part time; 1st shift; weekdays;
Job ID: 145828;
Unitypoint Health