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UnityPoint Health

Licensed Mental Health Therapist-Independent-Lakeview

UnityPoint Health, Des Moines, New Mexico, United States, 88418

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Overview UnityPoint Clinic

Licensed Mental Health Therapist/Licensed Independent Social Worker

Lakeview Behavioral Counseling

West Des Moines, IA

Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM, Friday 8AM-3PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus offered!!

Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities Provides comprehensive behavioral health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychotherapy, using evidence-based practices. Delivers culturally responsive care to individuals, families, and groups while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, including collateral information as clinically indicated

Diagnose patients in accordance with the DSM

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans

Provide individual, family, couples, group, and crisis psychotherapy

Identify and respond to risk of harm to self or others

Refer patients to additional services when appropriate

Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and meet productivity standards

Collaborate with families, external providers, and care teams

Participate in required trainings, meetings, and supervision activities

Adhere to ethical standards, HIPAA, and all federal, state, and organizational regulations

May complete court commitment reports, EAP services, or provide clinical supervision as assigned

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited program

Active clinical licensure:

Iowa:

LISW, LMFT, LMHC

Illinois:

LCPC, LISW, LCSW, LMFT

Wisconsin:

LCSW, LMFT, LPC

Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience

Eligibility to bill government payers

Ability to maintain licensure and required certifications (BLS may be required by site)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with the site’s specific patient population

Core Competencies

Evidence-based clinical practice

Cultural and linguistic competency

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Reliable attendance and professionalism

Compliance with healthcare regulations and organizational standards

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