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Therapist-ACT

Hillcrest Family Services

1 Positions

ID: 537373157

Posted On 09/22/2025

Refreshed On 10/23/2025

Job Overview

Responsibilities

The **Therapist for ACT** provides counseling, therapy, and support services to ACT clients within the community. They work collaboratively with clients to address mental health issues, emotional challenges, and behavioral concerns, aiming to improve overall well-being and functioning. Additional responsibilities include:

+ Coordinate and provide follow-up contact with clients (ACT services are provided in office, community, and client homes) as needed.

+ Complete individual case notes within 48 hours of each contact into client’s electronic health records (EHR).

+ Assist with developing and maintaining working relationships with other mental health practitioners, law enforcement officers, hospital personnel, family members, and other interested parties.

+ Participate in case consultation and function as an effective team member and represent the agency in a professional manner.

+ Conduct thorough assessments to evaluate clients’ mental health needs, strengths, and challenges.

+ Use diagnostic tools and techniques to identify mental health disorders and develop treatment plans accordingly.

+ Collaborate with clients to establish realistic objectives and strategies for addressing mental health concerns.

+ Develop personalized treatment plans based on clients’ unique needs, preferences, and goals.

+ Implement interventions to help clients manage symptoms, regulate emotions, and develop coping skills.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

+ Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health counseling or related field

Experience:

+ Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

+ Clinical experience providing mental health services, preferably in a community-based or outpatient setting.

Knowledge/Skills:

+ Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.

+ Proficiency in delivering various therapeutic modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral based therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or motivational interviewing.

+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

+ Knowledge of ethical and legal standards governing mental health practice.

+ Flexibility to adapt to changing caseloads, client needs, and organizational priorities.

+ Commitment to cultural competence, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.

Licenses/Certifications:

+ Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor or Marital and Family Therapist pursuant to 645-Chapter 31 (LMHC) or Licensed as a Master or Independent Social Worker pursuant to 645-Chapter 280 (LMSW, LISW).

+ Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to reliable, insured transportation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

+ Health Insurance (up to 79% employer paid)

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

+ 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match

+ Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)

+ 10 paid holidays

+ 80 hours sick time

+ 2 wellness days

+ Staff development and training

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans

+ Employer paid CEU's through Relias

+ PerkSpot- employee discount program

+ Employee assistance program

+ Advancement opportunities

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required*

Primary Contact

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Human Resources

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563-557-8211

Phone

Phone

Phone

563-207-5051

Fax

[email protected]

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Job Details

Categories

Human and Social Services

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1066

Job REQ #

537373157

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20250922

End Date

20251204

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Hillcrest Family Services

About the Company

Founded in 1896, Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit health and human services provider, accredited by the Joint Commission, that assists children, adults, and families in need of help. In 2020, we delivered innovative, collaborative, and resourceful care to 30,648 children, adults, and families from 52 Iowa counties, 6 Illinois counties, and 4 Wisconsin counties in an effort to ensure they were safe, secure, and well. Our nearly 400 Hillcrest team members in 30+ programs served our clients while upholding our core values - Compassion for All, Trustworthiness, Collaboration, and Community Involvement. With primary programming and administrative offices in Dubuque, Hillcrest also operates programs in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Maquoketa, Clinton, Washington, Mt. Pleasant, Wapello, and Ottumwa.

Mission: _Meeting people as they are today; Guiding them to where they want and need to be tomorrow. ~Help for today, Hope for tomorrow~_