Licensed Mental Health Therapist

We have open positions in Algona, Charles City, Hampton, Marshalltown and Mason City!

Key Responsibilities

1. Treat all individuals with dignity and respect while maintaining agency standards of confidentiality, professionalism and objectivity. 


2. Provide intervention, evaluation/assessment, individual, group and family counseling to individuals affected by behavioral health conditions to include all outpatient treatment programs.
   


3. Develop and maintain a community referral network.
   


4. Provide education and training to individuals, groups and agencies.


5. Maintain all regulatory, contract and documentation standards and data collection, and complete necessary documentation in a timely manner.


6. Consistent collaboration and coordination of care between all Prairie Ridge services, including, but not limited to IHH and other services.


7. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of all documentation and reporting systems to include ISmart, Accreditation Now, MyOutcomes, and Electronic Health Record.
   


8. Attend staff consultation, supervision and training activities.
   


9. Proficiency in clinical practices identified as best practice by the agency demonstrated through supervision and direct observation.


10. Demonstrate understanding and adherence to all CARF policies and procedures.  


11. Maintain minimum productivity hours as set by the agency standard.


12. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree in behavioral healthcare field licensable in Iowa required for treatment of a primary mental health diagnosis; required.


2. For clinicians treating individuals with a primary mental health diagnosis, a minimum of a master’s degree in behavioral healthcare and a license as a LMFT, LMHC, LMSW, LISW, or psychologist; required.
   


3. Iowa Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate or license; willingness to obtain with in 1 year of employment.


4. Understanding of the mission of Prairie Ridge and the patients we work with.
   


5. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills, as well as record keeping.


6. Technology skills allowing for proficiency in use of electronic health record.


7. Physical demands: The employee frequently lifts and moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Fulltime Benefits Specific to Clinical Outpatient:

1. Generous Cafeteria Plan Benefit to include a customized package including health, vision and dental insurances, Flex Spending Account, daycare reimbursement, long- and short-term disability, group term life insurance.


2. 401k eligibility after 6 months – employer contribution of 6% unmatched.


3. PTO accrual from day 1, 6 paid holidays plus one floating holiday.


4. Monday – Friday, agency closes at noon on Fridays


5. Competitive Pay: with the ability to make more than salary through a fee for service Productivity Model.


6. Training budget and CEU mental health training opportunities


7. Paid internship options


8. Prairie Ridge has qualified sites for federal student loan forgiveness (HRSA)


9. Prairie Ridge offers in student loan forgiveness options


10. Licensed supervisors for internship and practicums