Qualified Mental Health Professional - School Based Counselor

Overview

Shift: Full Time; Monday–Friday; 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Join our team at the Robert Young Center as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) – School-Based Counselor!

Make a difference in the lives of students by providing mental health assessments, individual and family therapy, and ongoing support within local school districts. In this role, you will work directly with students during the school day, helping them navigate mental health challenges and develop the tools they need to succeed.

This position offers a unique 10-2 contract with 10 weeks of paid time off, aligned with the school district's breaks! Enjoy a rewarding career supporting students while maintaining a great work-life balance.

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

• Performs diagnostic assessments, collects diagnostic information, and develops appropriate treatment plans for patients.

• Provides direct psychiatric therapy to individuals, families, and groups experiencing mental health disorders.

• Coordinates with Crisis Services for clients who may be a danger to themselves or others.

• Develops, monitors, and updates individualized treatment plans to ensure appropriate patient care.

• Maintains accurate patient records in accordance with RYC, accreditation, and insurance standards.

• Collaborates with community agencies, primary care physicians, and other providers to coordinate patient care and treatment goals.

• Meets clinical productivity standards while maintaining required licenses, certifications, and compliance with organizational policies.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field required.

• Completion of an appropriate internship and/or practicum program for a Master’s level degree required.

Experience:

• Previous experience providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and caregivers/guardians preferred.

• Knowledge of major mental health diagnoses, clinical treatment pathways, and child/adolescent physical and social-emotional development required.

• Ability to work independently and recognize signs of suicidal behavior and assess for lethality required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Valid Driver’s License required.

• Current intermediate or temporary licensure in good standing in the state of practice required:

  • Illinois: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

  • Iowa: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.