Job Description
LSI values individuals as individuals, creating a workspace where team members feel appreciated and supported by their peers, supervisors, and agency, which is crucial for people working in the mental health field." - Jose Saavedra, LSI Program Supervisor in Mental Health Services At LSI, we are dedicated to wrapping compassionate care around the children and families we are privileged to serve. Our Trauma Informed Specialists are central to our mission and serve as expert advisors to LSI's early childhood, behavioral health, and family safety teams. We are seeking a part-time Trauma Informed Specialist to work with a team of experienced and licensed Clinicians in providing therapy services to youth detained in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center in Eldora. Full-time hours are possible by adding outpatient therapy time at the Waterloo or Ames office. In This Role, You Will - Provide community based therapy and counseling assessments in addition to providing trauma informed services to youth detained in the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention Center.
- Have the potential to see clients in a detention based setting
- Develop individual treatment plans to fully address each client's various behavioral and mental health care needs
- Manage case plan oversight and re-evaluate as necessary to build the best possible outcomes for our clients
- Have the ability to receive free clinical licensure supervision from one of our Clinical Supervisors
Qualifications - Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling or other approved related field (LMFT,LMHC)
- Preferred licensure in the state of Iowa (temporary and provisionally licensed applicants are encouraged to apply!)
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Strong computer skills, including electronic client care databases and MS Office software
- Flexible availability - evening and weekend hours may be required to meet the needs of clients
Benefits And Perks LSI values each staff member as a holistic person with concerns, interests, and commitments outside of work. Our team cares about each other, believes in work-life balance, and provides flexible scheduling to meet your needs. LSI offers a 401(k), generous paid time off, and health, dental, life, and vision insurance. We also provide perks like pet insurance and cell phone discounts through Verizon. This Opportunity Offers - Provide therapy and counseling assessments on a flexible schedule that works for you
- Free clinical licensure supervision and opportunities for licensure reimbursement
- Yearly stipend for trainings, credit hours, and development opportunities
- New competitive pay structure that allows for significant monthly bonuses and higher average pay than similar local agencies
- Statewide team of therapists who value collaboration
Who We Are LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at Ready to get started and join Team LSI? Apply today! This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.
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Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,