Therapist/Counselor (LISW or LMHC)

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: EMPLOYMENT TYPE Full Time SHIFT Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (no holidays or required weekends) DESCRIPTION The therapist/counselor assumes the role of a generalist therapist and performs individual and family assessments as well as other therapy services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis (including in the Intensive Outpatient Program and medical units). The therapist/counselor conducts individual, family and group counseling and regularly assists providers and treatment teams with clinical recommendations based on knowledge of age-specific growth and development and psychiatric diagnoses. The therapist/counselor provides consultation and educational programming to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center staff as requested and serves as a resource to patients throughout the continuum of care, helping to make referrals to community agencies and working through individual and/or family social-emotional problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Within the limits of training, assesses individuals and families of all age groups served presenting with mental health problems especially to the inpatient program. • Assists in coordinating care and serves as a resource to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and MercyOne North Iowa's Clinic staff in making referrals to community agencies and in working with patients and family social-emotional problems. • Within the limits of training, counsels individuals and families. Conducts group therapy sessions. • Conducts individual patient substance use assessments, including Chemical Dependency Evaluations, on the inpatient units as ordered by providers. Assists the psychiatrist, other physicians and/or treatment teams to develop treatment/discharge plans for patients with substance use problems. • Assists Bachelor's Level social workers, Social Services Technicians and Case Managers with discharge planning for adults and adolescents and assumes responsibility for those duties when needed. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education: • A Masters Degree in Social Work from a CSWE training program. OR • Masters Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from a CACREP-accredited program. Experience: • Previous demonstrated training experiences in assessment and counseling in a medical or mental health facility is preferred. • Must be a licensed LISW or LMHC. • Must have demonstrated training in working with patients of all age ranges noted above seeking care in at least the inpatient and outpatient programs of the Mercy Medical Center continuum of care. Competence with day treatment/partial hospitalization programs is also preferred. As such, must have demonstrated training or experience with a wide range of pathologies. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.