Licensed Mental Health Professional - Independent

Overview

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Shift: Monday–Friday; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Join our team at Robert Young Center as a Licensed Mental Health Professional at our Clinton Outpatient Clinic! In this rewarding role, you'll provide mental health assessments, individual, family, and couples therapy, develop personalized treatment plans, and support individuals on their journey to healing and recovery. You'll also complete crisis evaluations as needed while delivering compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care.

As a valued member of our team, you'll provide clinical supervision to provisionally licensed clinicians and interns as needed while serving as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) under Medicaid Community Mental Health Services Rule 132. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, we invite you to join our collaborative team and help strengthen the communities we serve.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive mental health assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to support patients with a variety of mental health needs.
• Complete crisis evaluations and coordinate care with inpatient behavioral health units, crisis services, and emergency departments when needed.
• Collaborate with community agencies, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in compliance with Medicaid, CARF, HIPAA, and accreditation standards.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to provisionally licensed clinicians, interns, and students as needed.
• Meet clinical productivity standards while delivering compassionate, high-quality behavioral health services in accordance with UnityPoint Health values.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a community mental health setting.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing in Illinois or Iowa as one of the following:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.