Licensed Mental Health Professional- Webster City Community School District
US-IA-Fort Dodge
careers
Req #: 170205
Type: Full Time Benefits
|
Overview: Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LMHT) Webster City Community School District Monday-Friday, Full-time Benefit Eligible Responsibilities: * Processes referrals in a prompt, thorough manner. * Interviews patients, families, and community agencies representatives to obtain a comprehensive mental health evaluation and makes appropriate treatment recommendations * Responsible for providing individual, couple, family and group services to meet patient and their family/significant others' social and emotional needs. * Provides immediate intervention including supportive counseling to patient/family/significant other in dealing with impact of an emergency situation. * Documents evaluations and ongoing services for patient's medical record in a timely manner. * Works cooperatively with referral agencies in coordinating services. * Facilitate support groups for behavioral health as needed. * Provides in-services to the community as requested. * Maintains effective communication/working relationships with co-workers, management, physicians and other professionals by communicating in an efficient, professional and courteous manner. * Participates in educational activities, performance improvement activities, Center committees, and other related activities when requested. * Demonstrates behaviors that support MHC and THS goals/objectives/vis ion. * Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings. * Assists with development and implementation of new programs within Behavioral Health area. * May practice on any center site without on-site supervision by a psychiatrist. Qualifications: Education: Minimum of a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field from an accredited school Licensure: Licensed as an LMSW, LISW, LMFT, PsyD in the State of Iowa Experience: A minimum of two years previous counseling experience in Behavioral Health preferred, but not required. Skills/Abilities: Good communication skills, Knowledge and experience in good interviewing techniques. Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds, age, disabilities, and education levels required.