Therapist

Description

Starting Salary $50,800 with a potential of $25,000 in annual incentives for Outpatient Mental Health Center

Pay based on experience/credentials (starting rate for LMSW $52,800)

In-person preferred. Potential for hybrid. 

Your Responsibilities

The Mental Health Therapists provides therapeutic services to clients dealing with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress and relationship difficulties. The therapist assesses client needs, develops individualized treatment plans, and implements therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve emotional well-being and personal growth.

• Assess the impact of psychosocial stressors, supporting clients in developing a coherent narrative related to their experience of crisis/distress.
• Use diagnostic tools such as interviews, observations, and tests to evaluate clients’ conditions.
• Collaborate with clients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their needs.
• Set specific therapeutic goals and objectives to help clients make progress.
• Utilize evidence-based therapy techniques and strategies.
• Facilitate individual, group, or family therapy sessions to support clients through their mental health challenges.
• Respond to clients in crisis, offering immediate support and guidance to de-escalate situations and develop coping strategies.
• Coordinate with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, social workers, and emergency personnel, when necessary.
• Assist clients in accessing additional mental health resources, such as support groups, psychiatric care, or community services.
• Advocate for clients within the healthcare system or other relevant institutions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all client interactions, treatment plans, and progress reports.
• Prepare necessary reports for case reviews, insurance billing, or other administrative purposes.
• Educate clients and their families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and preventative care.
• Promote mental health awareness within the community through workshops, outreach programs, or training.
• Regularly review clients’ progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Monitor clients for any changes in behavior, mood, or symptoms that may require additional interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health counseling
• Ability to apply the theories and techniques of therapy in the clinical setting in the provision of ongoing services to individuals and families
• Knowledge of mental health treatment for children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy and the ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations and work under pressure.

 What Makes You Stand Out

• Full professional license (LISW, LMHC, LMSW or Temp LMHC) 
• Experience and knowledge of working with younger children
• Experience working with mentally ill clients in a community setting
• Certification in EMDR, Art Therapy, somatic approaches to treatment

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30 hours a week

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match 
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 Wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities

About the Program

At Hillcrest Family Services, the compassion and extensive experience of our counseling team means we provide a broad range of mental health services and treat a wide array of conditions for individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds at our Mental Health Centers (MHCs), including:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Couples Counseling
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief/Loss
• Medication Management
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Phobias
• Psychological Assessment & Testing
• Stress
• Trauma

About the Organization

Hillcrest’s Mission: Meeting people as they are today; guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow.

As the Certified Community Mental Health Center in the Dubuque area, Hillcrest provides services across Eastern Iowa to support the mental health of individuals across their lifespan.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required*

Qualifications

Salary : $25,000 - $50,800