UnityPoint Health

Crisis Counselor

Company: 

UnityPoint Health

Location: 

Ames, 
IA 
50012 
US

Job Description:

+ Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Services

+ FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

+ Department: Mobile Crisis

+ Shift: PRN

+ Job ID: 169581

Overview Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor (PRN as needed/on-call)

Location: Community-Based (within 1-hour physical response to assigned region) Department: Crisis Services Affiliate: UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball

UnityPoint Health is seeking compassionate and resilient individuals to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team. As a Mobile Crisis On-Call Counselor, you will provide on-site support and consultation to clients experiencing mental health crises in community or home settings. This role is vital in helping individuals achieve stability during critical moments.

Current openings & locations:

(1) Ames, IA – Weekends, flexible hours based on applicant’s availability

(1) Des Moines, IA – Weekends, flexible hours based on applicants availability

(1) Mason City, IA – Day shift (8 hours)

(3) Algona/Garner/Britt Iowa- All shifts available, flexible based on applicant’s availablity

Shifts: The shifts range from 7a-3p, 3p-11p and 11p-7a daily. On call pay is $3.25 to be available.

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

+ Crisis Response (30%): Deliver immediate intervention and support to clients in crisis at the location where the crisis is occurring

+ Documentation (30%): Complete all required data entry and documentation in accordance with agency policy .

+ On-Call Availability (30%): Be reachable by phone and ready to respond within a 1-hour radius, coordinating with your on-call partner

+ Compliance & Standards (10%): Uphold UnityPoint Health values, maintain required certifications, and adhere to HIPAA and other regulatory guidelines

Qualifications Education:

Must meet one of the following:

+ Mental health professional as defined in Iowa Code section 228.1

+ Bachelor’s degree; or

+ Associate’s degree; or

+ High school diploma

Experience (based on education level noted above):

+ Mental health professional: 1 year of mental health experience

+ Bachelor’s in human services: 1 year

+ Bachelor’s in non-human services: 2 years

+ Associate’s degree: 2 years

+ High school diploma: 2 years

Licenses/Certifications:

+ Valid driver’s license and compliance with Eyerly Ball’s auto insurance policy

+ Must pass criminal records and dependent adult/child abuse checks

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