LISW or LMHC Mental Health Therapist - STAR Center - West Des Moines

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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Evaluations, Diagnosis, and Treatment

• Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments.
• Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM.
• Involve collateral sources in patients 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 ones site of care as indicated by the site. (i.e., ages, diagnostic presentations, comorbidities, etc. in accordance with ones 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preferred 1 year of experience working with a sites clientele (Example: if this job is a pediatric site of care, experience with pediatrics is preferred.)

License/Certification:

Iowa: LISW (preferred) or LMHC

May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.