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Job Description
Early Childhood Therapist - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus! Siouxland Mental Health Center - 3.7 Sioux City, IA Job Details Full-time From $55,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Travel reimbursement Continuing education credits Mileage reimbursement Health savings account Paid holidays Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications
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Teamwork LMSW Program development Master's degree LISW Patient interaction Preschool experience Full Job Description Experience a true work-life balance while being part of a supportive, team-focused environment — and now offering a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus! At Siouxland Mental Health Center, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: 4 weeks of paid vacation per year 12 paid sick days per year 5 paid education days annually plus a $500 CEU allowance 10 paid holidays per year Health, dental, and vision insurance Employer-paid life insurance Medical Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Cafeteria Plans Long-term disability coverage 6% retirement match after just 6 months of employment Approved site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program (HPSA score of 19) If you're looking for meaningful work, outstanding benefits, and a culture that truly supports its employees, we'd love to meet with you.
Job Title:
Early Childhood Therapist Reports to:
Child and Adolescent Director Job Purpose:
The Early Childhood Therapist is responsible for providing developmentally appropriate, evidence-based mental health services to infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and their families. This position utilizes a family-centered approach to assess, diagnose, and treat social, emotional, and behavioral concerns while promoting healthy child development. Services are provided in accordance with Iowa Code Chapter 24, applicable ethical standards, and Siouxland Mental Health Center policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive mental health assessments for children ages birth through approximately six years old. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans utilizing developmentally appropriate interventions. Collect information about clients' physical and mental condition through interviews, observation, and assessments; evaluate clients based on this information. Utilize play therapy, parent coaching, attachment-based interventions, and trauma-informed approaches appropriate for early childhood. Support parents and caregivers in strengthening healthy attachment, emotional regulation, and positive parenting strategies. Collaborate with pediatricians, preschools, childcare providers, schools, and other community partners to coordinate care. Assist families in accessing community resources that support child development and family well-being. Provide individual, family, and parent-child therapy utilizing evidence-based practices. 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. Participate in an interdisciplinary approach to client care, complete internal program referrals, and demonstrate a high degree of team-based treatment. 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, treatment plan, and other required assessments (PHQ-9, DLA-20, etc.). 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. Participate in the shared responsibility for weekend therapy coverage at the Siouxland Mental Health Crisis Center, on a rotating basis. Serve clients in person or remotely via telehealth service modules.
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. Technology skills - the individual displays the ability to maneuver and document in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including the use of zoom to perform telehealth services.
Experience and Education:
Required:
Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW), Counseling (LMHC) or Family Therapy (LMFT) 2 years of social services experience
Preferred:
Experience providing therapy to infants, toddlers, preschool-aged children, and their families. Experience with play therapy and parent-child interventions. Knowledge of child development, attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and infant/early childhood mental health. Knowledge of Siouxland community resources Specifically looking for Independent level licensure in the state of Iowa (LISW)
Pay:
From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
403(b) Continuing education credits Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Loan forgiveness Loan repayment program Mileage reimbursement Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Vision insurance
