Mental Health Therapist

Company : UnityPoint Health

Location : Fort Dodge, IA, 50501

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Social Science

Occupation : Mental Health Therapist

Job Details

Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
Department: Behavioral Health Outpt Svcs
Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Job ID:

Overview

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LMSW, LISW, LMHT)

FTE: 1.0 (Full-time, 40 hours per week) Shift: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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

Processes referrals in a prompt, thorough manner.
Interviews patients, families, and community agencies representatives to obtain a comprehensive mental health evaluation and makes appropriate treatment recommendations
Responsible for providing individual, couple, family and group services to meet patient and their family/significant others’ social and emotional needs.
Provides immediate intervention including supportive counseling to patient/family/significant other in dealing with impact of an emergency situation.
Documents evaluations and ongoing services for patient's medical record in a time l y manner.
Works cooperatively with referral agencies i n coordinating services.
Facilitate support groups for behavioral health as needed.
Prov i des in-services to the community as requested.
Adheres to the Social Work Code of Ethics .
Maintains effective communication/working relationships with co-workers, management, physicians and other professionals by communicating in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
Participates in educational activities, performance improvement activities, Center committees, and other related activities when requested.
Demonstra tes behaviors that support MHC and THS goals/objectives/vis ion.
Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team ( I DT) meetings.
Maintains compliance with Human Resou rces policies and proce dures including the dress code.
Assists with development and implementation of new programs within Behavioral Health area.
May practice on any Center site without on-site supervision by a psychiatrist.

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or a related field from an accredited school

Licensure:

Licensed as an LMSW, LISW, LMFT, PsyD in the State of Iowa

Experience:

A minimum of two years previous counseling experience in Behavioral Health.

Skills/Abilities:

Good communication skills, Knowledge and experience in good interviewing techniques.

Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with persons of diverse backgrounds, age, disabilities, and education levels required.

Individual must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide services to the child, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric population.

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