Behavioral Health Therapist (LISW or LMHC)

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 Spener, IA !

LISW and LMHC encouraged to apply!

About the Health Center:

Join the dynamic and multidisciplinary behavioral health team at a brand new 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.