LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - SCHOOL AGE BASED

**Job Posting Title:**

**LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATOR****- SCHOOL BASED**

**Job Description:**

**Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is seeking a Full-time LMHC or LISW in our Mental Health Department. Position hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.** **The ideal candidate will be an individual with high ethical standards and a passion for helping those who struggle with life difficulties including mental health, substances use, marital difficulties and other situations.**

**Full-time employees enjoy a benefits package that includes: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. In addition, Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave start accruing on your 1st day of employment.**

**Education & Work Experience:**

* An advanced degree in one of the fields of psychology, counseling and guidance, mental health, psychiatric nursing, or social work is required.
* LISW, LMHC or LMFT (Required)
* At least two (2) years of experience providing therapy in a human service setting or with people experiencing mental health problems is preferred.
* Minimum of one (1) year of mental health services in a human service setting or with people experiencing mental health problems is preferred.
* Experience proving mental health therapy to children and adolescents is preferred.
* Experience working in a school-based, outpatient or community mental health setting is preferred.
* Knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental health diagnoses, behavioral concerns, trauma-informed care and evidence-based treatment approaches.
* Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication and collaboration with clinical and school-based teams.
* Must be eligible to gain an Iowa license if practicing in a field covered by state licensure law. Shall maintain a current Iowa license as required by licensing standards.
* Must have knowledge of the principles of human growth and behavior, complex physiological and psychological problems, and related treatment practice and therapies.
* Must pass a required background check, which includes Child and Dependent Adult Abuse, criminal record, and driving record checks.
* Be a licensed driver with a reliable vehicle and automobile insurance.

**Duties & Responsibilities:**

* Participate in professional assessments, social histories, evaluation, diagnosis, and recommend appropriate treatment and implementation.
* Practice from a trauma informed, holistic perspective and assess for client strengths and resiliency
* Assess risk and safety and work with the client and/or their team to minimize these risks
* Identify environmental factors that impact families and link them to community resources
* Empower, engage, and build relationships with clients and/or families
* Be able to intervene effectively in stressful and crisis situations
* Provides individual, group and/or family therapy
* Develops an annual comprehensive psychosocial assessment
* Provides crisis intervention consultation when applicable
* Able to work independently and as a positive member of a team
* Knowledge of completing documentation not limited to: treatment plans, assessments and service authorizations
* Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access) and familiarity with the internet and email communications
* Other duties as assigned

**Acknowledgment:**

I have read and understand the responsibilities and requirements of this position and confirm that I am able to perform these duties with or without accommodations under ADA.