Licensed Mental Health Professional - Independent or Provisional (Mount Vernon) - UnityPoint Health

Sign-On Incentive of $7,500 for qualifying candidates!

Area of Interest: LISW

FTE/Hours per pay period:1.0;

Department: Outpatient Therapy-Mount Vernon

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 40hours/week; 

UnityPoint Health has an exciting position opening to provide outpatient behavioral health services at our UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Mt. Vernon.

We believe people are amazing, and we’re here to help keep them that way.  At UnityPoint Health, we put people first. And we start from the inside out. We care deeply about making UnityPoint Health a great place to work because our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve.

This position will work closely with our multidisciplinary care team providing outpatient psychotherapy to individuals and families right alongside our physicians and nursing team.  We are looking for a talented therapist that shares our passion for providing the best outcome for every patient every time.  Qualified candidates are preferred to possess an LISW, training in evidence based practices, and previous outpatient therapy experience. 

Variety of Clinical Opportunities. Whether your passion is serving children, adolescents, or adults; facilitating individual, couple, family, or group therapy, we have opportunities to serve patients in many ways.

Reasonable Expectations. A full-time therapist is expected to complete an average of 26 sessions per week.

Bonus Program. For those who see additional patients, we have a generous monthly bonus program.

Flexible Service Delivery. Therapists can see patients in person or via telehealth. We are open to flexible arrangements so you can choose to provide telehealth services from the office or from your home.

Integrated Team. Therapists work with an integrated team, including care management, psychiatry, medical support, and community support professionals to provide comprehensive holistic care for your patients’ needs.

Real Community Impact. Come join us in our effort to promote wellness and healing to those that are facing multiple challenges in their lives.

Billing & Marketing Support. No need to market your own patients. We provide a full patient caseload within a few weeks, at your pace, and have a team of marketing, and billing professionals.

Scheduling & Intake Support. We have you covered when it comes to office support. Our team will assist your patients with completing intake forms, insurance questions, and scheduling needs.

EHR System. To ease your load, we provide a user-friendly electronic health record (EHR) system and tech support for any hiccups.

Professional Development. We believe in continually learning and developing our skills. We provide opportunities for paid trainings/certifications annually at no cost to you. Some of the most popular options have included certification as a Registered Play therapist, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), among many others.

Flexible Compensation. We have full time, part time, and or contract options; in person at our offices, virtually from home, or a combination of both.

Private Clinic Opportunity. Independently licensed practitioners have the option to work in our private practice setting and still earn full time benefits through the Community Mental Health Center.

Public Loan Forgiveness.  Employment at our Community Mental Health locations is eligible for the Federal Public Loan Forgiveness program.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  aculture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits –Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment– We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development– We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Provides direct services through comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, person-centered or family-centered treatment planning, and treatment of clients assigned (Psychologist with additional treating/testing duties).
• Provides continuity of care by working with other professionals (psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, CMI staff).
• Makes referrals based on screening protocols and assessed needs of clients.
• Takes responsibility for emergency phone calls/walk-ins as assigned.
• Performs after hour, emergency on-call duties as assigned.
• Participates in organizational Quality Improvement activities.
• Complies with Corporate Compliance processes and completes required documentation and record keeping in a timely manner.
• Participates in community consultation and education opportunities as a representative of Abbe.
• Develops appropriate new skills in Evidence Based Practice modalities and accepts new responsibilities as program and community needs evolve.
• Attends staff meetings and participates in evaluating and planning for services.
• Understands and applies ASAM criteria for decision-making and recommendations for treatment.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), Mental Health Counseling (MHC), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or equivalent.

Qualifications/Experience

Licensed or able to complete licensing requirements to provide outpatient therapy services in the state of Iowa. Independent license preferred; however, temporary licensed providers are welcome to apply. For those seeking independent licensure we provide high quality supervision – we will work with you to learn diagnosis and effective modalities of treatment to develop your innate gift to help others.