Mental Health Therapist

+ Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services + Sign On Bonus: $7,500 + FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 + Department: Crisis Access - Johnson County + Shift: Monday- Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm + Job ID: 173739 Overview The Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) is responsible for the promoting and implementing Abbe Center for Community Mental Healthu2019s mission by participation in development, implementation, and evaluation of services provided for the clients of crisis services. Our QMHP will provide behavior supports to the individuals in crisis services by engaging with the individual daily and completion of assessments. The engagement will assess for safety, presenting crisis issues and needs, include skills training services and supporting the individual on their treatment and discharge goals. The QMHP will work collaboratively with the crisis staff, on-site agencies and other treatment team members for the individual including contact with community providers and family members or natural supports. The QMHP will be strengths-based model that will help develop and build skills of those in crisis. The QMHP supports optimal care that requires specialized knowledge, critical thinking skills, has foundation of knowledge for therapeutic interventions that supports the principles of psychological, social, and physical needs. The QMHP demonstrates the attributes of servant leadership, communicates exceptionally, and motivates others to achieve outcomes through work with multidisciplinary teams. This person is responsible for staff supervision and being on call as needed. Works in collaboration with program leadership to identify areas of improvement regarding practice, policies and processes. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Weu2019re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youu2019re in. Here are just a few: + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Leadership u00b7 Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with individuals in crisis services and establishing collaborative relationships with staff, peers, physicians, and administration to advance the core crisis services. u00b7 Applies HR practices fairly and consistently. u00b7 Commits to the hours needed to achieve outcomes and develop others to assure round-the-clock leadership. Requires flexibility with hours worked and shifting priorities as the environment changes, without losing sight of goals/outcomes. u00b7 Completes crisis assessments, provides diagnosis of individual in services as outlined by program requirements. u00b7 Develops treatment plan with individual in services and provides with a wholistic person-centered services through the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual needs. u00b7 Meets with individuals face to face, exceptions may be made as directed and approved by Director. u00b7 Provides crisis assessment and planning, crisis linkage and follow-up, and assist individual with reaching stabilization during the stay. u00b7 Maintains an empathic, yet professional, relationship with children and families and strives to keep families engaged in all services u00b7 Follows-up on clients concerns as soon as possible. u00b7 Notifies Director of concerns that have the potential to escalate or lead to Risk Management concerns. u00b7 May be requested to travel to conferences and meetings as an agency representative. Must be able to plan to attend these as required. u00b7 Ensures compliance with licensure laws and regulatory agenciesu2019 standards. u00b7 Serves as liaison between the resident and significant others involved in the clientu2019s care (i.e., family, advocates, probation officer, guardian/conservator, etc. as needed. Maintains accurate records that includes ICD-10 diagnosis completion and documenting assessments daily. Professional Development of Team Members u00b7 Fosters development of unit leadership team. u00b7 Ensures a thorough and adequate orientation program for new staff. u00b7 Ensures the adequate competency training and continuing education programming is done to meet identified staff development needs. u00b7 Supports department and agency shared governance infrastructure and staff engagement. u00b7 Supports continuous staff development and career goal achievement. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. Education: u00b7 Successful completion of an accredited Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage Family and Therapy or nursing degree with additional certification. u00b7 Independent licensure Experience: u00b7 Two years of clinical leadership with recognized knowledge and expertise in caring for specific resident populations emphasis in human services/mental health/intellectual disabilities, and or gerontology License(s)/Certification(s): u00b7 Possess current licensure in respective discipline. u00b7 Valid driveru2019s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: u00b7 Writes, reads, speaks, and comprehends fluent English u00b7 Ability to direct others and to exercise judgment in problem-solving scenarios u00b7 Ability to lead and/or participate in multidisciplinary teams u00b7 Possess a comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice and an expanded knowledge of current clinical and specialized resident care concepts. u00b7 Possess a broad and varied knowledge base that is continually enhanced through self-directed study and participation in educational opportunities. u00b7 Possess knowledge of performance improvement and quality standards. u00b7 Ability to complete basic computer course through in-hospital training; develops and maintains necessary computer skills including Word and Excel. Other: u00b7 Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. u00b7 Pre-employment participation in mandatory drug testing, and thereafter as set forth by AbbeHealth policy and the Drug Free Workplace. u00b7 Valid Iowa Driveru2019s License or ability to get one shortly after employment. u00b7 Results of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the requirements for violations as set forth in AbbeHealthu2019s Vehicle Fleet Driving Program. u00b7 Carry current automobile insurance in accordance with AbbeHealthu2019s policies.

Created: 2025-12-05