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Therapist (Clinical Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor)

What WE OFFER

  • Success Sharing - a bonus when the organization meets its goals
  • Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
  • Benefit Package (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
  • Educational assistance
  • Relocation assistance

About The Job:
 Monday-Friday 8am- 4:30pm
 
The Behavioral Health therapist performs individual and family assessments primarily on an inpatient basis but occasionally throughout the continuum of care.  Conducts individual, family and group counseling and regularly assists with chemical dependency assessments and recommendations and other therapy services as requested by providers throughout the hospital.  The Behavioral Health therapist provides consultation and education programming to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center colleagues, leaders and to the community.

What we are looking for:
Education:
A Masters Degree in Social Work from a CSWE training program OR a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling is required.
Iowa licensure as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor is preferred. 
If applicant possesses a LMSW or temporary license as a Mental Health Counselor (tLMHC) in Iowa,  they must be actively working toward obtaining full licensure as a LISW or LMHC and must obtain full licensure within 3 years of hire.
Experience: 
Previous demonstrated training experiences in assessment and counseling in a medical or mental health facility is preferred.
Previous demonstrated experience completed addiction treatment consults or chemical dependency evaluations preferred.
Must have demonstrated training in working with patients of all age ranges noted above seeking care in at least the inpatient and outpatient programs of the MercyOne continuum of care. 
Competence with day treatment/partial hospitalization programs is also preferred. 
As such, must have demonstrated training or experience with a wide range of pathologies.
Special Skills, Competencies, and Aptitudes:
Ability to consult effectively and maintain rapport with all levels of medical and health center staff.
Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Master Social Worker in Iowa and for eventual licensure as an Independent Social Worker
Must have demonstrated training in working with patients of all age ranges noted above seeking care in at least the inpatient and outpatient programs of the Mercy Medical Center continuum of care. 
Competence with day treatment/partial hospitalization programs is also preferred.  As such, must have demonstrated training or experience with a wide range of pathologies.
Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.
Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 3 years.


All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.
EEO Employer F/M/Veteran/Disabled
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), VEVRAA, and Section 503, should you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, please call Human Resources at (641) 428-7287 or email us at mc01hrrecruitment@mercyhealth.com