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Mental Health Therapist (Full Time)

ChildServe

Johnston, IAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Johnston, IA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed Independent Social WorkerLicensed Mental Health CounselorLicensed Marital And Family TherapistLicensed PsychologistLMSWTLMCH

Job overview

ChildServe is hiring a Mental Health Therapist (Full Time). ChildServe is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join their outpatient therapy clinic in Des Moines. The ideal candidate will bring a playful, creative, trauma-informed, and family-centered approach, with experience supporting children and adolescents. This role focuses on providing comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric clients and their families.

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 Strong Verbal Communication, Strong Written Communication, High Level Of Ethics, Adaptability, and PCIT Training. Preferred (not required): Playful Approach, Creative Approach, Trauma-Informed Approach, and Family-Centered Approach.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationHigh Level of EthicsAdaptabilityPlayful ApproachCreative ApproachTrauma-Informed ApproachFamily-Centered ApproachFamily PartnershipPlay Therapy TrainingEMDR TrainingPCIT Training

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 Supporting Children and AdolescentsWillingness to Partner With Families of Children With Special Health Care NeedsLMSWTLMCH

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Mental Health Therapist (Full Time)

Behavioral Health (Mental Health, RBT, Psychologists, BCBA) Johnston, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa

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Description

Our team is growing, and we’re expanding our services across a new location! We’re looking for Licensed (or Temporary Licensed) Mental Health Therapists to join our outpatient therapy clinic at the new Des Moines location. The ideal candidate brings a playful, creative, trauma-informed, and family-centered approach, along with experience supporting children and adolescents. We also value a willingness to partner with families of children with special health care needs

This position will be based at our new Des Moines location!

Schedule

  • Full-Time, 40 hours/week

  • Clinic hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Student loan reimbursement eligible

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 or performance goals and interventions.

What You’ll Need

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

  • LMSW or TLMCH encouraged to apply.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated 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] .

Make a Difference Every Day at Child Serve

  • Child Serve partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

  • Child Serve is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.

  • Child Serve ’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.

  • Established in 1928, Child Serve proudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected] . Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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