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Life Connections
Licensed Therapist/Mental Health Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$34,786 / year median in Iowa
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Job Benefits:
For tLMHC, tLMFT, and LMSW therapists, monthly individual and group supervision is provided toward full-licensure at no cost to the employee. Employees are eligible to receive bonuses for clinically appropriate service referrals; up to $100 per eligible referral. Eligible for Employee Mentoring Program; up to $1,000 per eligible referred employee. Eligible for monthly agency awards, up to $100.00. Partial cell phone reimbursement for all employees. PTO & Paid Holidays for full-time employees. Life Connections to cover 40-45% of Medical, Dental & Vision Premiums for full-time employees after the initial 30 days.Responsibilities:
Provide ongoing therapy to individuals, couples, or families in one of our 13 office locations, In Home Family Therapy, School-Based, or via Teletherapy. Providing initial assessments of new clients to gather diagnostic information, set goals, create treatment plans, and introduce clients to our services. Skilled in establishing rapport and maintaining a professional working relationship with clients and collateral contacts such as schools, doctors, DHS, etc. Complete assessment and social histories, psychotherapy notes, treatment plans, and discharge reports. Attend 1-hour monthly Staff Meeting at assigned office location. Other duties as needed or appropriate.Requirements:
Must be licensed in the state ofIowa:
tLMHC/LMHC, tLMFT/LMFT, or LMSW/LISW or Masters Level Clinician Temporary licenses are accepted and encouraged to apply. Must have excellent organizational and time-management skills. Must have a great sense of ethics, professionalism, and be able to positively represent Life Connections within the community. Must be skilled at completing assessment and social histories, psychotherapy notes, treatment plans, and discharge reports thoroughly and in a timely fashion. Must possess basic computer skills such as utilizing Google Drive, Gmail, Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems, managing electronic calendars, scanning, and uploading documents. Must be a self-starter and reliable.Job Type:
Full-Time Salary:
Based on experience & number of sessions billed per week Life Connections is an equal opportunity employer.Our Mission:
At Life Connections, we believe in being authentic, strength-based, positive, consistent role models and in treating all clients with the utmost respect. We are only interested in positive, enthusiastic counselors who can work in that vision and want to work with us to accomplish our mission of connecting to families and forming trusting relationships that enhance individual strengths and increase positive community involvement. If you would like more information or to see where we serve please visit our website at www.life-connections.org. Services Offered atLife Connections:
Therapy - Office-Based, School-Based, & Teletherapy Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) - Medicaid only. If you would like more information or to see where we serve please visit our website at www.life-connections.org.Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$60.00 - $75.00 per hourBenefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Mentorships