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Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time)

Part-time

ChildServe

Iowa City, IAPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Iowa City, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Independent Social WorkerLicensed Mental Health CounselorLicensed Marital And Family TherapistLicensed PsychologistBachelor's degree

Job overview

ChildServe is hiring a Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time). ChildServe is seeking a part-time Licensed Mental Health Therapist for its outpatient therapy clinic. The ideal candidate will have a trauma and family-oriented approach, with experience working with children, adolescents, and families of children with special healthcare needs. This role focuses on providing comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services.

Key focus areas include Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric clients and their families., Focus on family partnership and the social and emotional needs of the child to help them experience hope and build resiliency in their lives., and Provide complete, thorough, ongoing assessment of children and families via guidelines, including psychosocial and treatment needs..

Successful candidates bring Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Marital and Family Therapist. Important skills include Communication, Ethics, Adaptability, Play Therapy, EMDR, and PCIT. Preferred (not required): Trauma-Oriented Approach and Family-Oriented Approach.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationEthicsAdaptabilityTrauma-Oriented ApproachFamily-Oriented ApproachPlay TherapyEMDRPCIT

Qualifications

Licensed Independent Social WorkerLicensed Mental Health CounselorLicensed Marital and Family TherapistLicensed PsychologistAbility to Read, Write, and Speak EnglishAbility to Lift Up to 35 LbsMobile Within Assigned Work AreaFrequently Bend, Lift, Reach, and StandExperience With Children & AdolescentsWillingness to Work With Families of Children With Special Healthcare NeedsWillingness to Get Trained in Play Therapy, EMDR, PCIT

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time)

Behavioral Health (Mental Health, RBT, Psychologists, BCBA) Iowa City, Iowa

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Description

We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time) to work in our outpatient therapy clinic. The ideal candidate will possess a trauma and family-oriented approach and will have experience with children/ adolescents and experience or willingness to work with families of children with special healthcare needs.

As a nonprofit organization, we also participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Schedule

  • Monday-Friday, part-time

  • Typical business hours

  • Office based position

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric clients and their families.

  • Focus on family partnership and the social and emotional needs of the child to help them experience hope and build resiliency in their lives.

  • Provide complete, thorough, ongoing assessment of children and families via guidelines, including psychosocial and treatment needs.

  • Develop focused treatment plans that identify specific, measurable objectives, performance goals, and interventions.

What You’ll Need

  • Required: Current Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated a high level of ethics.

  • Flexibility and adaptability within an evolving service and processes

  • Experience with children & adolescents preferred.

  • Play Therapy, EMDR, PCIT training or willingness to get trained.

  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected] .

Why ChildServe?

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

  • Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

  • We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.

  • Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.

  • Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.

  • We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.

  • We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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