Careers
Mental Health Therapist *$5,000 Sign-On Bonus*
We are YSS:
Our therapists provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth, families, and adults through a variety of therapeutic modalities in order to alleviate identified mental health, behavioral, and/or substance use problems. This position can be part-time or full-time.
What we offer:
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
- Energetic, supportive team environment
- Gain rewarding experience to support professional growth
- Mission-driven work
- Insurance coverage options
- Wellness program offerings
- Paid time off & leave programs
- Flexible shift and hours
- Training and development opportunities
The role:
YSS is seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist for our expanding Outpatient Services Program in Boone, Iowa. YSS offers a supportive work environment, clinical supervision toward licensure, and training in evidence-based therapy models.
What you will need:
- A master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage, and family therapy, or psychology.
- A license (LISW, LMFT, LMHC, LMSW) to practice in the State of Iowa, or a temporary license with the intent to seek independent licensure.
- One (1) year of experience in individual, group, and family therapy, and formal training in the field of behavioral health is required.
- Ability to travel to schools and clinics within 25 miles of any YSS office location.
What you will do:
- Through the assessment process, determine the client’s, need for treatment, and additional assessment, and make appropriate referrals for additional services and supports.
- Establish an individualized and client-centered treatment plan to guide the therapeutic work with the client/family.
- Provide therapeutic treatment in individual, group, and family sessions while maintaining accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation.
- Meet agency established expectations for an average of client services per week/month.
- Advocate for and secure other services, and resources as needed for clients to address identified problem areas.
- Provide crisis intervention for clients and families in emergency situations.
- Submit court testimony when appropriate or required.
- Assist Clinical Director/Designee with quality assurance and utilization review processes.
- Provide consultation and professional support to clinical team members.
- Provide training to other departments or within the community as needed.
- Share “on-call” rotation periodically to support the outpatient clinic after hours and on weekends.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and training.
- Maintain excellent working relationships within outpatient services and with other YSS programs.
- Maintain licensure to practice in the state of Iowa.
- Other duties as assigned.
