Mental Health Counselor- Schools Program

UnityPoint Health

2 days ago

IowaFull TimeSchool Psychology

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnityPoint Health as a School-Based Counselor – $10K Sign-On Bonus, M-F in United States. Overview School-Based Counselor UnityPoint Health – Black Hawk Grundy Mental Health Center Shift: Full-time 40 hr./wk.

Key Responsibilities

Perform psychiatric evaluations to students referred.

Provide behavioral health interventions including individual, group and/or family therapy using a brief, solution focused approach to problems and interventions tailored to specific treatment plans.

Process new referrals to school-based services; contacting guardians, obtaining signed agency forms for treatment.

Requirements

-, BHGMHC expectations, and state standards.

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $10,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with UnityPoint Health in United States.

Key Skills

Mental health counselingPsychiatric evaluationsBehavioral health interventionsIndividual therapyGroup therapyFamily therapyCare coordinationCase managementCrisis interventionTreatment planningDocumentationCollaborationAdvocacyClinical assessmentConsultation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor- Schools Program at UnityPoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all School Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

School Psychology — Physician Career Context

This School Psychology position at UnityPoint Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, School Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $80k, with the typical range spanning $60k to $110k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Iowa.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health counseling, Psychiatric evaluations, Behavioral health interventions, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Care coordination, Case management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this School Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Perform psychiatric evaluations and provide behavioral health interventions including individual, group, and family therapy in a school-based setting. Manage care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with families, school staff, and other treatment providers.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, 401K Matching, Short and Long-Term Disability. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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