Outpatient Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Better Days Mental Health Outpatient Therapist

We all have our share of bad days from time to time, but people experiencing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, life stress, relationship problems, and the effects of trauma may very well have more bad days than good. When life is hard and seems to weigh heavy, the hope of healing through professional help can mean so much.

Better Days Mental Health is here to provide that help. We have a team of highly trained mental health counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists available at our two Des Moines area locations and via telehealth. Our therapists are ready to assist you or your family member through the heaviness and hopelessness that mental health conditions can cause. Whether this is your first-time seeking therapy or the next step along your healing journey, we are here to guide you and your loved ones to the promise of better days.

Our mission is to enrich our communities by improving the lives of our clients and their families through person-centered, empirically-supported, and trauma-informed therapies.

"Better Days Mental Health strives to provide quality services that are compassionate, collaborative, and affirming of the individuals, couples, and families we are honored to serve.

Job Details

An outpatient mental health therapist provides individual, couples, family, and/or group therapy sessions to clients in an outpatient setting, assessing their mental health needs, diagnosing disorders, and developing treatment plans to help individuals manage and overcome their psychological challenges, all while maintaining regular communication with clients outside of therapy sessions; this often includes conducting intake interviews, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals when necessary.

Key responsibilities:

Client intake and assessment:

Conducting initial evaluations to gather comprehensive client histories, including presenting issues, symptoms, and relevant personal information.

Diagnosis and treatment planning:

Utilizing clinical expertise to diagnose mental health disorders and develop individualized treatment plans based on client needs and evidence-based practices.

Individual therapy sessions:

Providing one-on-one therapy sessions to clients, using various therapeutic modalities to address their specific concerns. Clinicians competent in service delivery to couples and families may also provide work with these populations.

Group therapy facilitation:

The option to leading group therapy sessions for clients with similar challenges, facilitating discussion and supporting group dynamics.

Ethical practice:

Adhering to professional ethical guidelines and standards of practice related to confidentiality, informed consent, and boundaries.

Documentation and record keeping:

Maintaining detailed client records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and relevant clinical information on a timely basis

Collaboration with other professionals:

Consulting with other healthcare providers, such as psychiatrists, primary care physicians, or social workers, to ensure coordinated care.

Skills and qualifications needed for an outpatient mental health therapist:

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or a related field

Licensed or eligible for licensure as a mental health professional in the state of Iowa

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills

Proficiency in various therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), or Person-Centered Therapy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build rapport with clients and establish a trusting therapeutic relationship

Strong crisis intervention and safety planning skills

Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse client populations

Full Time Benefits:

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance/continuing education allowance

Schedule

Flexible with office hours Monday – Friday 8am-5pm; nights and weekends optional

Work Location

Clive or Ankeny office

In person, hybrid or remote (hybrid/remote options that is dependent on experience and level of licensure)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

Home Health

Pediatrics

Psychiatry

Schedule:

Choose your own hours

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ankeny, IA 50023

Full-time

Hybrid remote