MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST (LMHC, LISW, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT)

There is a HIRING BONUS for the successful candidate.

ATTENTION: Turning Point Evaluation, INC is located in WINTERSET, IOWA

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Turning Point Evaluation, INC provides outpatient Mental Health Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS).

The Mental Health Therapist provides therapy through a variety of therapeutic modalities in order to alleviate identified mental health and behavioral difficulties by helping clients develop coping strategies or find ways to change behaviors. Turning Point Evaluation, INC offers competitive compensation, flexibility in schedules, and a wide range of yearly training opportunities that support the implementation of best practices.

Full licensure to practice in the State of Iowa is preferred. However, you may have a temporary license and have the ability to be licensed within (2) years of qualified supervision. Turning Point Evaluation, INC offers supervision if you possess a temporary license and are in need while pursuing your full licensure.

Job tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Use various therapy techniques
• Use current social research
• Ability to handle crisis situations
• Work collaboratively with various program providers, DHS, courts, and other providers.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client’s treatment
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including federal- and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Evaluate clients’ physical or mental condition, based on the review of client information.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Act as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
• Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in the client's status.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs on the client’s progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
• Discuss with individual patients their plans for life after leaving therapy.
• Plan, organize or lead structured programs of counseling, work, study, recreation, or social activities for clients.
• Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse or improve community health or counseling services.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
• Gather information about community mental health needs or resources that could be used in conjunction with therapy.
• Oversight and networking with other counselors, social service staff, assistants, or graduate students.
• Coordinate or direct employee workshops, courses, or training about mental health issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicant must possess the following:

• Current LISW, LMFT, LMHC, or ready to test to receive your temporary license.
• Master's Degree or close to graduating from a Master's program.
• Training in psychosocial functioning, assessment skills and intervention strategies, mobilization of individual and/or family strengths, and the role of the social, economic, and environmental factors in the development and resolution of personal and family problems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of empowering families and the value of family-centered services.
• Computer skills including spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing (Word) programs, and email at a highly proficient level
• Exceptionally effective organizational skills
• Excellent time and stress management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective verbal, written and listening communications skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Available to work varied hours including some evenings.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Knowledge of and the ability to promote the implementation of effective program service delivery
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and adequate insurance
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement current theoretical approaches
• Knowledge of and the willingness to utilize viable resources within the community as an adjunct to treatment
• Knowledge of program evaluation and development