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+ Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

+ Salary Range: $22.79-$34.19/hr*

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

+ Department: Community Support Program

+ Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm

+ Job ID: 174242

Overview

Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Are you passionate about empowering others and helping individuals build brighter futures? Join our team as a Mental Health Professional-Employment Specialist and play a vital role in supporting adults with serious mental illness as they work toward independence, stability, and meaningful employment.

In this rewarding position, you’ll provide compassionate case management and employment-focused support, helping clients secure competitive jobs, navigate barriers, and stay engaged throughout their treatment journey. Working under the guidance of a Licensed or Qualified Mental Health Professional, you’ll contribute to diagnostic assessments, assist with treatment planning, and ensure clients receive the coordinated care they need to thrive. You’ll also collaborate closely with multidisciplinary mental health teams to enhance safety, strengthen treatment plans, and promote client success every step of the way.

If you’re driven by purpose, enjoy building connections, and want to make a real difference in the lives of others, we’d love to have you on our team!

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 and collect s diagnostic information to determin e an individualized treatment plan for the client.

+ Plan s treatment modalities, coordinate s treatment plans and follow s clients through the treatment process .

+ Provides counseling, problem-solving and community support (individual and group).

+ Requests consultation for clients that includes but is not limited to providers, social workers , and nursing staff when necessary.

+ Evaluate the client’s treatment plan through follow-up assessment and makes adjustments based on clinical findings.

Qualifications

Education:

+ Requires bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours in a human services field, including but not limited to sociology, social work, counseling, psychology, or human services.

License(s)/Certification(s):

+ Valid driver’s license.

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire .

+ Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 6 months of hire.

Experience:

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

*Specific offers are determined by various factors , such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. T he 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.

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