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Vera French Community Mental Health Center

Substance Use Disorder / Co-Occurring Outpatient Therapist (LISW or LMHC)

Vera French Community Mental Health Center, Davenport, Iowa, United States, 52800


JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a Substance Use Disorder / Co-Occurring Therapist to join our Outpatient Therapy Team with a Monday - Friday schedule. The Therapist carries clinical responsibility for patients assigned for intake, evaluation and treatment. He/she collaborates clinically with other staff and participates with them in evaluating the services and planning future goals and objectives. Each Therapist may and is encouraged to participate in additional responsibilities in special areas of interest. Start and Stay Bonuses offered!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Provide intake/evaluation services as member of multi-disciplinary team

Complete intake paperwork

Assessments

Case presentation and assignment

Provide ongoing therapy to assigned clients (and their families when appropriate):

Individual

Groups

Family

Serve as a member of multi-disciplinary team:

Attend staffing and discipline meetings

Responsible for assessment of own case load, work load, and working with team. supervisor/coordinator

May participate in special areas of interest:

Consultation and education

Special interest groups including assertive training, family therapy, play therapy, individual services, summer camps, etc.

Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency through therapeutic methods

Conduct chemical dependency program sessions.

Develop/modify client treatment plans to coordinate care and comply with changes in client status

Work in a multi-disciplinary approach for the overall well-being of the client

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Master's degree in related field required.

LMHC or LISW licensure in State of Iowa is required.

Prefer previous experience in the field of mental health, including individual and group therapy.

Excellent public relations skills required

Excellent written & verbal communications skills required

WHO YOU ARE:

Humble. You lead with humility and empathy, respecting and learning from the perspectives of others.

Persistent. Although it may take a while to achieve a goal, you do not give up.

Conscientious. You keep your promises, taking your commitments to others seriously, and you have strong integrity.

Share Our Values:

We are united by our shared values of community service, compassion, empowerment, respect, resourcefulness and professionalism.

Make an Impact:

Our mission is to enhance the mental health of all in our community by providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care.

Learn and Grow:

Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system. To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Group Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance

Delta Dental - dental and vision insurance

Employer paid life Insurance, AD&D, LTD through Mutual of Omaha

Supplemental life insurance, short term & long term disability available

401(k) with employer contribution & matching

Employer contribution 3% of annual salary, vested day one

Employer matching 25% of every dollar put in by the employee, up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Program

Every employee (full-time or part-time) is eligible after one year of service

Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Coverage through Mutual of Omaha

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays per year

Nine paid sick days per year accrued on a payroll basis

2 weeks of vacation accrued on a payroll basis

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATIONI hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.

NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTACT REFERENCES AND CONDUCT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONI understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record,motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. Iauthorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission forthe individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera FrenchCommunity Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.

This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required.I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds fordismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.