Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Independent LISW or LMHC, Lakeview Behavioral Counseling

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Independent LISW or LMHC, Lakeview Behavioral Counseling

Des Moines, Iowa

Monday-Thursday 8-5 & Friday 8-3

$7,500.00 sign on bonus for external hires, paid over 2 years.

Are you a compassionate and skilled LISW or LMHC looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? We are hiring for our Parks Area Internal Medicine Clinic, where you'll provide vital support to patients by addressing their emotional, social, and psychological needs. p style="margin: 0px;">

In this role, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes, offering counseling, resource coordination, and advocacy.

If you're passionate about integrated care and ready to make a difference, apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group counseling services to patients dealing with chronic illness, mental health concerns, or social challenges.
• Assess patients' psychosocial needs, develop individualized care plans, and provide interventions as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Assist patients in accessing community resources, including housing, financial assistance, mental health services, and support groups.
• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support for patients and families during difficult medical diagnoses or treatment decisions.
• Educate patients and families on coping strategies, mental health care, and stress management.
• Document patient interactions, assessments, and care plans in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Facilitate referrals to behavioral health services, social services, or other relevant healthcare providers as needed.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the overall care planning process.
• Stay current with best practices in mental health, social work, and community resources.

• Active LISW or LMHC license in Iowa, Independent.
• Masters Degree in Social Work.
• Prior work experience (2 yrs), preferably in an outpatient or ambulatory care setting.
• Strong knowledge of mental health issues, chronic illness management, and community resources.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations and understanding their unique needs.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical standards in social work.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members for the 3rd year in a row!
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture 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 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.

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