The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist to provide care at a brand new community health center (FQHC) in Mason City, IA, Spencer, IA & Fort Dodge, IA!
LISW and LMHC encouraged to apply!
About the Health Center:
Join the dynamic and multidisciplinary behavioral health team at an outpatient community health center, where they provide an integrated care model that includes dental, medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, lab, all under one roof!
Role Details:
- Clinic Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday no weekends and open to flexibility to provide occasional evening coverage
- No call
- Sees on average 8 patients per day
- Provider team includes: 1 PMHNP & 1 LISW/LMHCs (this position)
- EHR: OCHIN Epic
- Predominantly adult patients; and kids/adolescents still included.
Duties:
- Provides psychosocial assessment to patients and families to identify emotional, social and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation for those referred by primary care providers.
- Formulates, develops and implements a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate clinical social work and/or counseling treatments and interventions. Interventions may include crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, marital, and family and/or group therapies.
- Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency behavioral health services as required.
- Participates in period staff conferences to present case histories; confer with internal external members of therapy team to develop comprehensive evaluations or plan pertinent therapy programs to provide maximum benefits for each patients.
- Prepares and maintain a case record for each patient to describe the nature of social problems and services suggested or provided.
- Provides education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient’s diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation.
- Maintains working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources.
Requirements
- Graduation from accredited master’s social work, counseling, marriage/family therapy and/or behavioral health education program.
- Licensed as behavioral health professional to practice as LISW in Iowa (LISW; LMSW; or LMHC)
Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment Programs: Eligible for up to $50,000 for a two-year commitment, with renewal options through state and federal programs.
- Competitive Salary: starting at $55,000-75,000 based on experience.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending available.
- Wellness Reimbursement Program: Reimburse your monthly gym/fitness/wellness fee up to $25/month.
- Paid Time Off: 160 hours for full-time salaried employees + 8 paid holidays (1 additional floating holiday after 6 months of employment)
- Retirement Plans: 401k with 5% employer match.
Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment!
Why Choose a Community Health Center?
By joining this team, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes patient care and community well-being. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with no weekend duties and the chance to positively impact the lives of those in need.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are a dedicated, compassionate dentist ready to embrace a rewarding career, we want to hear from you!
Apply Today! Make your mark in the community and help provide exceptional healthcare for all.