Careers

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

West Des Moines, Iowa

Description

This position is responsible for providing outpatient mental health therapy, counseling, social work, and other similar psychological services for 515 Therapy and Consulting.  Works cooperatively with clinical and support staff.  Reports to Owner and Clinical Director.

Day-to-Day Impact

• Provides high quality, compassionate and ethical outpatient mental health services
• Assures timely and proper documentation of clinical work
• Knowledgeable about local and regional community resources and how to access them
• Actively participate as a positive and engaged member of the 515 Therapy team
• Maintains good standing with the appropriate board and insurance entities
• Completes all recommended continuing education requirements
• Stay current with updated research and best practices
• Serves as the point of contact for your clients, including setting up first appointments, and collecting copays
• Responds to client, as well as co-worker inquiry and messages, within 24 hours
• Attends monthly peer consultation and any other mandatory meetings or trainings that may occur
• Meets contract requirements
  

Essentials for Your Success

• Desire to contribute regularly to maintaining a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team-oriented environment
• Excellent organization and time management skills, including ability to prioritize tasks
• Skilled in positive communication
• Ability to adapt to change with a bright outlook
• Ability to work independently, while contributing to the group
• Openness to sharing and receiving constructive feedback
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy standards for private health information
• The ability to think on your feet and problem-solve
• Experienced with Microsoft Office, email navigation, copy machine, fax machine, and willingness to learn EHR system
• Basic troubleshooting of printers and computers
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
  
• Is consistently on time for sessions and meetings
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Full licensure preferred, however not required