Counselor-Behavioral Health Jobs

Counselor – Behavioral Health

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Full-time

Benefits Eligible

Sign-On Bonus Eligible $7,500 paid out over 2 years

This position is responsible for completing psychosocial assessments, leading one on one and group therapy within a behavioral health space in accordance with evidence-based practices. Assesses patient needs based upon a face-to-face or telehealth clinical interview, case history review and information obtained from collateral sources such as family members, the referent, or other parties. Recognizes signs/symptoms associated with risk of harm to self and/or others and implements appropriate interventions as necessary. Develops and implements an appropriate treatment plan of care for the patient based upon relevant clinical information and diagnosis. Consults with family members or professionals from other agencies/organizations as necessary in developing optimal treatment services.

Practices under a licensed provider/licensed supervision, and typically is working toward their own independent licensure.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 

 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https//dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ 

• Perform psychosocial and diagnostic assessments
• Applicants should have completed practicum experiences as part of their accredited program. One year of experience working with a site’s clientele in addition to practicum is preferred. This may be completed at the bachelor level
• Maintain eligibility to bill for government payers (i.e., not on the Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.)
• Participate in all required trainings and educational activities
• Utilize evidenced based practices in treatment
• Refer patients to other services as clinically indicated
• Participate in individual and group supervision from one’s clinical supervisor
• Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services
• Follow all ethical and regulatory guidelines
• May complete court commitment reports Maintain licensure
• May be required to obtain BLS within six months of hire for certain sites.
• Seek consultation from your Clinical Supervisor when needed
• Document services accurately and timely patient progress with treatment plan goals
• Develop individual treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health concentration from an accredited school required
• Participate in department level meetings and huddles
• Provide individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy services as indicated by the treatment plan
• Provide crisis psychotherapy
• Willingness to work with all patients seen at one’s site of care as indicated by the site. (i.e., ages, diagnostic presentations, comorbidities, etc. in accordance with one’s scope of licensure and abilities)
• LMSW, tLMFT, or tLMHC required
• Be responsive to patients in applicable communication mode
• Achieve site of care productivity standards. Active participation with clinical supervisor on supervision plan
• May perform Employee Assistance Programing as indicted by the site of care
• Diagnose patients in accordance with the current DSM
• Involve collateral sources in patient’s treatment as clinically indicated (e.g., family, friends, etc.)