Mental Health Therapist - Assessment

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Mental Health Therapist - Assessment

Salary

$59,321.60 - $92,040.00 Annually

Location

Eldora - 50627 - Hardin County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

24-03641

Agency

405 Health & Human Services - State Training School - Eldora

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

5/26/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

Derek Hess, dhess@dhs.state.ia.us

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Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a competent clinician to complete psychological and behavioral health assessments of youth at the State Training School (STS) in Eldora. STS provides rehabilitative services for young men, ages 12-18, who were adjudicated delinquent. This position includes assessments of youth admitted to STS, as well as a pre-admission, 30-day diagnostic and evaluation program that STS is working to implement. This position is full-time and has a predominately daytime schedule with some evening hours possible on occasion. We offer an excellent starting wage and outstanding benefits. A doctorate degree is preferred and a master’s degree with be considered.

STS offers a holistic social, behavioral, psychiatric, academic, and vocational program that utilizes counseling, treatment, and consequences paired with praise and opportunity. Services and programs provide individualized evaluation and treatment along with opportunity in the form of educational, vocational, social, and recreational programs. Transitional services are provided by the STS staff as well as contract staff in an effort to maximize each young man’s chances for success upon return to their community.

Qualified candidates for this position need to be proficient in:

• Conducting clinical interviews and mental status examinations.

• Administering, scoring, and interpreting various psychological assessments per the test publisher’s qualifications.

• Reviewing collateral records and incorporating the results.

• Writing evaluation reports and providing recommendations.

• Guiding others on how best to implement assessment recommendations into practice and various real-life settings.

• Providing evidence-based psychotherapy or counseling in individual, group, and/or family settings when needed.

• Working as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.

• Managing a diverse caseload of testing and therapy (if needed) cases and meeting deadlines.

If you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work, helping young men find stability in their lives and security in their future, this is this the right job for you. Your work at STS has the potential to help pull these young men together and change their future.

We have a great total compensation package, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) (Employee contributes 6.29%/State of Iowa contributes 9.44%)

• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan) (State of Iowa matches up to $75/month)

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (See below for additional information)

• Vacation Leave (96 hours/year to begin, and increases with years of service)

• Sick Leave (144 hours/year)

• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance ($20,000 paid for by the State of Iowa)

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Free On-Campus Workout Facilities

For additional information on benefits click here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline=) .

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Working at STS comes with a special perk! This location offers access for staff to the impressive on-campus gym during off student hours. This includes 3 full size basketball courts, two fully stocked weight rooms with machine and free weights, showers, and lockers. We also provide a cardio roomfor staff onlyfeaturing exercise mats and advanced treadmills and stationary bikes. Usage of these resources is completely free for all STS staff.

Eldora Highlights

STS is located in Eldora, a quaint community with a population of approximately 2,800 residents, located in north central Iowa. Eldora is an Iowa River Greenbelt Community and the Iowa River Greenbelt Scenic Drive winds through a picturesque landscape of valleys, woods, and streams. With easy access to the Iowa River and Pine Lake, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, kayaking, canoeing, hunting, and fishing, as well as the many educational opportunities, cultural activities, and entertainment events nearby, including a picturesque 9-hole golf course surrounded by Pine Lake State Park.

Eldora is 45 minutes away from Ames and Cedar Falls, 30 minutes from Marshalltown, and only 20 minutes from Iowa Falls. Des Moines, Iowa’s capital, is just 1 hour and 15 minutes away.

• Ames, Iowa is the home of Iowa State University, featuring one of the nation’s premier Engineering schools and leading Veterinary and Agricultural programs. https://www.iastate.edu/

• Cedar Falls is the home of the University of Northern Iowa, https://uni.edu/

• Iowa Falls is the home of Ellsworth Community College. https://ecc.iavalley.edu

• Des Moines has one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to the Iowa Cubs, Wells Fargo Arena host site of NCAA Basketball, premier concerts, and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a doctorate degree in psychology, behavior analysis, or counseling. 2) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in psychology, behavior analysis, social work, or counseling, and experience equal to two years of full-time clinical work in the provision of counseling and therapy in an institutional or community mental health, intellectual disability, long-term care, or correctional program.

3) Possession of a license to practice psychology from the Iowa Board of Psychology.

4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes twelve months of full-time work as a Psychologist 1.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/Psychologist2-03246-83246.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

• Designated positions at the Glenwood and Woodward Resource Centers require certification with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, or require such certification within a period of time after hire as determined by the appointing authority.

• Designated positions may require licensure by the Iowa Board of Psychology Examiners, as determined by the appointing authority.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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  Do you have a Doctorate Degree in psychology, behavior analysis, or counseling?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have a Master's Degree master's degree in psychology, behavior analysis, social work, or counseling?IF YES– How many years do you have of full-time clinical work in the provision of counseling and therapy in an institutional or community mental health, intellectual disability, long-term care, or correctional program?

• No experience to less than one year of work experience in the identified areas

• One year to less than two years of work experience in the identified areas

• Two years or more of work experience in the identified areas

• Not applicable - I do not have a Master's Degree in the identified areas

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  If you are an employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch): How many years have you spent in the classification of Psychologist 1 for the State of Iowa?

• No experience to less than one year of work experience as a Psychologist 1

• One year or more of work experience as a Psychologist 1

• Not applicable - I am not an employee of the State of Iowa

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  Do you posses a license to practice psychology from the Iowa Board of Psychology

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• No

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

405 Health & Human Services - State Training School - Eldora

Address

State Training School for Boys

3211 W Edgington

Eldora, Iowa, 50627

Website

http://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds/mental-health/in-patient/juvenile-facility/eldora

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