QMHP - Medicaid - UnityPoint Health
Muscatine, IA 52761
About the Job
Qualified Mental Health Professional - Medicaid
Full-Time; 8:00am-4:30pm; FTE 1.0
Robert Young Center
Muscatine, IA
Under the general supervision of the Manager of Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health
Outpatient Services will provide mental health assessment, intervention, and consultation to individuals and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders; plans treatment modalities, coordinates treatment plans and follows. May provide crisis evaluation as needed.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
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- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options 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.
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Responsibilities:- Performs diagnostic assessments, collecting diagnostic information, determining immediate treatment plans for patients. Requests medical consultation, where indicated, in a diligent and timely manner.
- Provides direct, intensive psychiatric therapy to individuals, families and/or groups identified as having psychiatric disorders.
- Coordinates with Crisis Stabilization Unit and Robert Young Center Inpatient Unit for clients presenting that may be a danger to self or others.
- Maintains records according RYC and accreditation standards MRO, Joint Commission, Medicaid, and Commercial Insurances.
- May provide supervision to RYC clinicians that provide assessment and treatment. May supervise social work students assigned to department. Participates in in-service and competency training of students or staff. May provides clinical supervision to RYC Clinicians.
| 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’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field. |
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Experience:
| Completion of appropriate internship and/or practicum program for Master’s level degree. |
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License(s)/Certification(s):
| Licensure from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Board of Social Work or Behavioral Sciences Board in one of the following: o A Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSWIA) o A Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFTIA) o Mental Health Counselor-Temporary License
| Must be eligible for licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation in one of the following Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As needed, eligible for licensure from the Iowa Department of Public Health, Board of Social Work or Behavioral Sciences Board in one of the following – Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| Demonstrates an ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to a range of client situations; has the ability to accurately assess and diagnose; can develop treatment plans and interventions with clients; proficiency in providing clinical supervision; possesses interpersonal skills, professional attitude and understands the ethical standards of behavioral healthcare. Able to interpret rules and regulations. Possesses good written and oral communication skills. Has the ability to plan and organize their work. Is able to recognize signs of suicidal behavior and assess for lethality |
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Other:
| Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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