Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Therapist (LMHC) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health assessments, therapeutic interventions, and ongoing support to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Your expertise will help clients navigate emotional challenges, develop coping strategies, and achieve their mental wellness goals through evidence-based practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing clinical documentation standards and ICD coding (ICD-9, ICD-10) to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy sessions using modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and behavior management techniques.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to manage acute psychiatric episodes or behavioral emergencies effectively.
- Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with clinical ethical guidelines and patient care standards, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical documentation, including progress notes, treatment planning records, and medical records within Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including social workers, case managers, medical professionals, and educators—to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Provide specialized services such as addiction counseling, grief counseling, pediatric and child & youth therapy, autism spectrum disorder interventions, and support for co-occurring disorders.
- Engage in telehealth therapy sessions to expand access to mental health services across diverse settings.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives and data collection efforts to enhance evidence-based practices within behavioral health.
Experience
- Proven experience working with children, adolescents, or adults in outpatient or inpatient settings within behavioral health or mental health clinics.
- Demonstrated expertise in psychotherapy modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, or applied behavior analysis (ABA).
- Prior experience with crisis management and crisis intervention techniques in high-pressure environments.
- Familiarity with medical terminology related to mental health diagnoses and ICD coding systems (ICD-9/ICD-10).
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of telehealth platforms and delivering clinical counseling remotely is preferred.
- Ability to adhere to clinical documentation standards while maintaining HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
Join us in making a difference by providing compassionate mental health care that transforms lives! This paid position offers an enriching environment where your skills will be valued as you help clients overcome challenges and thrive emotionally.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dubuque, IA 52001
