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Therapist - South Sioux City, NE Clinic - $7,500 Sign-On Bonus! 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 917 West 21St Street, South Sioux City, NE 68776 From $55,000 a year - Full-time Siouxland Mental Health Center 3 reviews From $55,000 a year - Full-time 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:
Therapist Reports to: Therapy Management Staff as directed
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. Participate in an interdisciplinary approach to client care, complete internal program referrals, and demonstrate a high degree of team-based treatment. 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, 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. Provide on-call crisis hotline services for clients and community members. Participate in the shared responsibility for weekend therapy coverage at the Siouxland Mental Health 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. 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, Counseling, or Family Therapy with appropriate licensure 2 years of social services experience
Preferred:
Knowledge of Siouxland community resources Independent licensure
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) Ability to
Relocate:
South Sioux City, NE 68776: Relocate before starting work (Required)
