Mental Health Therapist - Behavioral Health Services Clinic

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Location: Sioux Center, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities. A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health. A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture. Position Highlights At Sioux Center Health, our people are the heart of everything we do. Guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care, we've built a stable, thriving organization where employees make a meaningful difference. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have earned. Sioux Center Health has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors in 13 categories—including Best Place to Work—and earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We have also been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. Our Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. Beyond our organization, you'll find an outstanding community to call home. Sioux County was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health, reflecting the high quality of life and strong community values that make this region a great place to live, work, and grow. Summary The Outpatient Therapist II is responsible to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention of acute or chronic behavioral health patients. This position provides clinical consultation services and community education services. General Hours of Work Monday – Friday (with occasional evening and weekend involvement) Education and/or Experience Master’s degree required from accredited program. Four years related experience and/or training is preferred. Completion of clinical supervision hours and have passed clinical exam. Preferred candidates will have clinical experience facilitating group therapy sessions and providing individuals counseling services. Preferred candidates will also have experience working with clients having dual diagnoses issues (addictive disorders in conjunction with mental health conditions). Clinical experience with couples and/or family therapy is preferred. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required. Certificate, Licenses, Registrations Iowa Professional License required; which is one of the following: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) Essential Functions Coordinate a clinical treatment program for the diagnosis, treatment or referral of patients presenting with behavioral health conditions. Adhere to policies which assure the confidentiality of patient communications. Provide for a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of patients, coordinating same with appropriate departments. Conduct individual, family, or group therapy sessions and/or assessments in accordance with accepted principles. Coordinate care of patients with referring physician or agency. Document therapy in accordance with policies and procedures. Communicate with family members/significant others in order to further the effectiveness of client/patient treatment and progress. Provided educational programs on a variety of psychological topics to hospital/community groups as requested. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.