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Broadlawns Medical Center

Counselor - Drake - Full Time - 8:30A-5P

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Social Worker assesses and treats individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

$59,866 / year median in Iowa

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Counselor
  • Drake
  • Full Time
  • 8:30A-5P Broadlawns Medical Center
  • 3.
5 Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Master's degree in social work Mental health stabilization Client assessment in therapy Clinical crisis intervention assessment Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Client assessment in social work Care documentation De-escalation techniques Conflict de-escalation Master's degree Clinical assessment documentation Adolescents Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Healthcare diagnosis Clinical social work Full Job Description The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Provides outpatient behavioral health therapy to clients. The Therapist works in collaboration with other clinical staff and community support providers to provide the high-quality integrated services
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 1.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for their professional licensure. 2. Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to changes in workload, schedule, department function and procedures. 3. Participates actively in creating a positive and harmonious work environment by demonstrating team work and cooperative, responsive behaviors. 4. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately. 5. Meets/exceeds competency criteria specific to the tasks and duties of the position. 6. Demonstrates service excellence in all activities and interactions. 7. Documents the clinical assessment with appropriate diagnosis on all evaluations. 8. Ability to provide back-up to other Community Crisis department positions as needed. 9. Works collaboratively with clients and other staff in formulating goals for treatment. 10. Clients are able to remain out of hospital inpatient services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.
Master's Social Work degree from accredited educational institution 2. Current LMSW, LISW, LMHC or LMFT license with State of Iowa 3. Knowledge in crisis intervention techniques and brief therapy 4. Ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team 5. Clinical experience in evaluation, assessment and multi-axial diagnoses of adolescents and adults in various stages of development cycle 6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 7. Ability to verbally and physically de-escalate a client utilizing BMC trained philosophies 8. Ability to complete electronic charting and documentation Work Shift 8:30a-5p (United States of America) Benefits (FT/PT) Retirement
  • IPERS Education Assistance Employee Health & Wellness PTO Free Parking Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance 529 College Savings Plan And more!
Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer