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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Mental Health Professional (Psychology, Behavior Analysis) in Eldora, Iowa
Mental Health Professional (Psychology, Behavior Analysis)
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Mental Health Professional (Psychology, Behavior Analysis)
Salary
$61,110.40 - $94,806.40 Annually
Location
Eldora - 50627 - Hardin County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-00415
Agency
400 Health & Human Services - State Operated Specialty Care - State Training School
Opening Date
08/30/2024
Closing Date
9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Kayla Taylor, ktaylor3@dhs.state.ia.us
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Job Description
The State-Operated Specialty Care Division of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Mental Health Professional with a background in Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Behavior Analysis to provide psychotherapy/counseling and crisis assessment and de-escalation for adolescent males at the State Training School (STS) in Eldora, Iowa. The STS is a 24/7 secure juvenile facility that serves approximately 80 adjudicated male youth. Licensed or license-eligible mental health professionals are preferred for this full-time position which has the potential for a 4-day work week. Evening and weekend hours (until 8:00pm) are preferred and normal business hours (8:00am – 4:30pm) will be considered.
Just outside of Ames, home of Iowa State University, STS offers a holistic therapeutic, psychiatric, academic, and vocational program in a secure setting that utilizes evidence-based practices to care for and support males, ages 12 to 18 years old who have been adjudicated delinquent. STS provides multidisciplinary treatment and comprehensive education/vocation, with the goal of successfully transitioning young men back into the community.
The primary responsibilities of this mental health professional are to provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy/counseling to a caseload of youth, complete timely documentation, assess suicide and non-suicidal self-injurious risk, help motivate and de-escalate youth, and maintain annual training, continuing education, and professional development. This work is done as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team comprised of psychiatric, medical, cottage (residential), school/vocation, skills/rehabilitative, and transition/discharge professionals, as well as the youth and their parents/guardians.
A successful candidate for this role will be proficient in:
Working effectively and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Managing a diverse therapy and crisis management caseload.
Creating and revising measurable mental health treatment plans.
Providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy/counseling using evidence-based protocols.
Completing evidence-based suicide risk assessments.
Motivating and de-escalating youth in crisis.
Maintaining clear, thorough, and timely documentation.
Maintaining compliance with annual trainings, continuing education units, and addressing professional development needs for life-long learning.
Assisting non-clinical staff in understanding and implementing best practices to work effectively with youth.
Supportive teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving.
The Iowa HHS serves almost a million Iowans through health coverage, mental health and disabilities services, long-term care and treatment, and adult, children, and family services. The Department provides high quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities. The total compensation package for full-time employees includes:
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
Flexible scheduling (including the potential for a 4-day work week)
Remote work possible
For additional information on benefitsclick here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline=) .
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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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Do you have a Doctorate Degree in psychology, behavior analysis, or counseling?
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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?
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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
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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?
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One year or more of work experience as a Psychologist 1
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Do you posses a license to practice psychology from the Iowa Board of Psychology
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
400 Health & Human Services - State Operated Specialty Care - State Training School
Address
State Training School for Boys
3211 W Edgington
Eldora, 50627
Website
http://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds/mental-health/in-patient/juvenile-facility/eldora
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