Find & Apply For Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Sioux City, Iowa

Meaningful Work. Lasting Impact. Join the team that's transforming behavioral health in our community. At Siouxland Mental Health Center , we know that doing meaningful work starts with feeling supported yourself. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your work makes a genuine difference in the lives of individuals and families throughout our community — while enjoying the time, support, and benefits you need to have a life outside of work, too. And right now, we're offering a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Therapists! We Invest in You We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and future: 4 weeks of paid vacation each year 12 paid sick days each year 10 paid holidays 5 paid education days + $500 annual CEU allowance 6% retirement match after just 6 months of employment Health, dental, and vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance Employer-paid long-term disability coverage Medical Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Cafeteria Plans Grow Your Career While Making an Impact Professional development isn't just encouraged at SMHC — we give you the time and financial support to pursue it. Whether you're building your clinical expertise, working toward advanced credentials, or looking for opportunities to grow within the organization, we want to invest in your future. SMHC is also an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program site with a HPSA score of 19 , giving eligible clinicians the opportunity to pursue significant student loan repayment assistance. If you're looking for a career where you can make an impact, continue growing professionally, have time for life outside of work, and be part of a team that values what you bring to the table , we'd love to meet you. Build a career with purpose at Siouxland Mental Health Center. Meaningful Work. Lasting Impact. Join the team that's transforming behavioral health in our community.

Job Title:

Therapist Reports to:

Clinical Director Job Purpose:

The Therapist is responsible for providing therapy services to clients and managing clients' charts in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 24 guidelines, NASW Code of Ethics, and the policies established by the agency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Collect information about clients' physical and mental condition through interviews, observation, and assessments; evaluate clients based on this information. Counsel and guide clients, individually and in group sessions, to assist them in overcoming dependencies and addictions, adjusting to life changes/problems, tolerating stress, and making changes. Counsel family members to assist in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients. Develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust treatment plans to resolve problems and progress towards defined objectives. Coordinate with families, probation officers, police, DHS, doctors, and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process. Refer clients and/or family members to community resources as necessary. Act as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations. Maintain up-to-date individual charts on clients in adherence to Iowa Code Chapter 24 and other policies and regulations established by the agency; charts should include an assessment, social history, progress notes for each contact with client, and treatment plan. Maintain confidentiality of records and information related to clients and their treatments. Prepare clients for discharge from therapy and document appropriate discharge plans. Improve professional skills through continuing education, peer supervision, and individual supervision as needed. Plan and conduct programs that will improve community mental health and prevent harmful outcomes. Provide on-call crisis hotline services for clients and community members. Participate in the shared responsibility for weekend therapy coverage at the Crisis Center, on a rotating basis.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

Accomplish all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Competencies:

Social Skills—the individual professionally interacts with employees and patients and models a positive teamwork attitude. Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others. Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound, accurate, and ethical judgment and makes timely decisions. Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly. Interpersonal skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates one-on-one and group presentation skills. Written communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.

Experience and Education:

Required:

Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW) or Counseling (LMHC) 2 years of social services experience

Preferred:

Knowledge of Siouxland community resources Specifically looking for someone with Independent level licensure in the state of Iowa (LISW)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

LMSW, LISW, LMFT or LMHC license (Required)

Work Location:

In person