Therapist

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

Hillcrests 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