Recreational Therapist jobs in Waterloo, IA

Therapist – Child Protection Center

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Part-time; 1^st shift weekdays

Benefits Eligible

Provides evidence-based counseling and assessment to children, dependent adults and/or supportive caregivers of patients served at Allen Child Protection Center. Participates as a member of the Allen Child Protection Center multidisciplinary team including participation at case reviews, community committees and community trainings as needed.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  

• Provide evidence-based counseling and assessment according to guidelines of the National Children's Alliance Mental Health Standard.
• Conduct evidence-based assessments and document findings.
• Uses Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5 for proper diagnoses of patients.
• Credentialed and bills insurance.
• Complete accurate documentation of patient contact.
• Work collaboratively with Department of Human Services, law enforcement, and prosecution personnel to achieve desired services and justice for patients.
• Provide appropriate referrals for patients to community-based services based upon client/family needs.
• Actively participate in Case Review meetings, Child Protection Center staff meetings, and other training/collaboration opportunities.
• Participate in community meetings and committees as it relates to mental health services and Child Protection Center.
• Provide community training as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in(Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapist or other equivalent licensure-eligible Master's Degree for Mental Health Therapy)
• Two to Five years’ experience providing individual and family/couples’ counseling/therapy.
• Licensed in Iowa - Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Zero to two years’ experience working with children/dependent adults who have been victims of abuse.
• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email and Epic.
• Collaboration, accountability, and flexibility.
• Patient focused.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Problem-solving.
• Professionalism
• Relationship management.
• Active self-care strategies.

Preferred:

• Experience with child welfare/child abuse prevention.
• Six or more years’ experience providing individual and family/couples counseling/therapy.
• Two or more years’ experience working with children/dependent adults who have been victims of abuse.
• Certified in evidence-based treatment practices such as Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT), or others.