LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - SCHOOL AGE BASED

Job Posting Title

Licensed Mental Health Coordinator- School Based

Job Description

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is seeking a Full-time LMHC or LISW in our Mental Health Department. Position hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The ideal candidate will be an individual with high ethical standards and a passion for helping those who struggle with life difficulties including mental health, substances use, marital difficulties and other situations.

Full-time employees enjoy a benefits package that includes: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave start accruing on your 1st day of employment.

Education & Work Experience

• An advanced degree in one of the fields of psychology, counseling and guidance, mental health, psychiatric nursing, or social work is required.
• LISW, LMHC or LMFT (Required)
• At least two (2) years of experience providing therapy in a human service setting or with people experiencing mental health problems is preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of mental health services in a human service setting or with people experiencing mental health problems is preferred.
• Experience proving mental health therapy to children and adolescents is preferred.
• Experience working in a school-based, outpatient or community mental health setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental health diagnoses, behavioral concerns, trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with clinical and school-based teams.
• Must be eligible to gain an Iowa license if practicing in a field covered by state licensure law. Shall maintain a current Iowa license as required by licensing standards.
• Must have knowledge of the principles of human growth and behavior, complex physiological and psychological problems, and related treatment practice and therapies.
• Must pass a required background check, which includes Child and Dependent Adult Abuse, criminal record, and driving record checks.
• Be a licensed driver with a reliable vehicle and automobile insurance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in professional assessments, social histories, evaluation, diagnosis, and recommend appropriate treatment and implementation.
• Practice from a trauma informed, holistic perspective and assess for client strengths and resiliency
• Assess risk and safety and work with the client and/or their team to minimize these risks
• Identify environmental factors that impact families and link them to community resources
• Empower, engage, and build relationships with clients and/or families
• Be able to intervene effectively in stressful and crisis situations
• Provides individual, group and/or family therapy
• Develops an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment
• Provides crisis intervention consultation when applicable
• Able to work independently and as a positive member of a team
• Knowledge of completing documentation not limited to: treatment plans, assessments and service authorizations
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access) and familiarity with the internet and email communications
• Other duties as assigned

Acknowledgment

I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.