Mental Health Technician jobs in Des Moines, IA

Mental Health Technician observes and assists assigned mental health patients and helps with daily living activities, therapeutic activities, and socialization. Responsible for the overall maintenance of a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit and to ensure the safety of patents and staff. Being a Mental Health Technician attends and participates in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings. Records information about patients including vital signs, weight, and demeanor. Additionally, Mental Health Technician may communicate with patients family as needed. Typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a registered nurse (rn) or other supervisor. The Mental Health Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Mental Health Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
  • Ellie Mental Health - 162
  • Ankeny, IA FULL_TIME
  • As a Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by our core values of authenticity, humor, compassion, creativity, acceptance, and determination.

    Ankeny location is estimated to open in April 2024.  Ideal candidates will come on board at the beginning of year fully remote.  Once the office opens in April, therapists will transition to a hybrid role.

    Ellie Mental Health was founded in 2015 by Erin Pash, LMFT and Kyle Keller, LICSW when they opened the first Ellie clinic in Minneapolis. Since then, the Ellie Fam has continued to grow with multiple clinics in Minnesota and a growing number of locally owned and operated franchises across the country.

    Ellie was proudly founded on the principle of destigmatizing mental health. The mental health industry is full of barriers, and we’ve made it our goal to fill the gap and find innovative ways to break down these barriers for the communities we serve.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create, and implement a treatment plan, complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy 
    • Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community 
    • Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals 
    • Prepare and submit individual documentation for each session per company guidelines and protocol 
    • For Full-Time status clinicians must maintain a caseload of a minimum of 25 client visits per week 
    • Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed 
    • Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings 
    • Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role ;) 

    Required Qualifications and Skills: 

    • Must currently have license to practice in Iowa
    • Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university and on track to obtain licensure in their designated field 
    • Candidates should have clinical licensure (LMFT, LMHC, LISW, LP etc.) 
    • Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans and clinical case notes 
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills 
    • Ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients 
    • Ability to complete and submit documentation of services and other documents in a timely manner 
    • Comfort and familiarity working with a diverse client base 
    • Proficient in the use of Office 365 and Electronic Health Record systems (Valant experience a plus!) 
    • Fully Licensed Clinicians will ideally be credentialed with insurance panels.

    Flexible work from home options available.

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Hybrid Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
  • Ellie Mental Health - 162
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • As a 100% remote/telehealth Outpatient Therapist at Ellie Mental Health, you'll share our vision for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and thrive in an environment driven by...
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Private Practice Partner/Mental Health Counselor
  • Adel Mental Health
  • Adel, IA FULL_TIME
  • Private Practice Partner with Adel Mental Health Are you seeking to expand your clinical role and maximize your potential as a licensed private practice practitioner? Adel Mental Health is seeking a l...
  • 8 Days Ago
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Mental Health and Brain Injury Technician
  • Community NeuroRehab of Iowa
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • The Brain Injury Specialist supports and motivates program participants in our residential brain injury rehabilitation facility as they address cognitive, physical, medical, behavioral and psycho-soci...
  • 22 Days Ago
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Student Nurse Technician- Inpatient Older Adult Mental Health- Lutheran
  • UnityPoint Health
  • Des Moines, IA OTHER
  • OverviewStudent Nurse Tech - Older Adult Behavioral Health - LutheranShift: Part Time Day/Evening MixShift differentials available for qualifying shifts Benefits Eligible Responsible for a variety of ...
  • 22 Days Ago
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse
  • River Hills Community Health Center
  • Oskaloosa, IA FULL_TIME
  • Today’s Date: August 23, 2023 Job Listing: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse. Oskaloosa, Iowa (FULL TIME) Duties: Provides primary care nursing, patient education, health care maintenance, patient couns...
  • 14 Days Ago
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Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
  • Headway
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Remote Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Wage: Between $203 - $269 an hour Are you a licensed Psychiatric Nurse lo...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Med Lab Tech or Med Tech Weekend Package Reference Lab
  • Trinity Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Employment Type: Full timeShift: Description: This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign on bonus! Plus addition...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Lab Technician Core Lab
  • Trinity Health Corporation
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Employment Type: Full time Shift: Evening Shift Description: This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign on bonus...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Lab Technician Core Lab Evening
  • Trinity Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Employment Type: Full timeShift: Evening Shift Description: This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign on bonus!...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Hiring Now!
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Remote Licensed Clinical Psychologist Wage: Between $90-$174 an hour Are you a Licensed Clinical Psychologist looking to...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • Hiring Now!
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Remote Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Wage: Between $90-$122 an hour Are you a Licensed Mental Health Counselor...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Headway
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Remote Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Wage: Between $90-$122 an hour Are you a Licensed Marriage and Fami...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Headway
  • Des Moines, IA
  • Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Wage: Between $90-$122 an hour Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker l...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...
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What does a Mental Health Technician do?

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