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Behavioral Health Clinician Full-time

at The University of Iowa Iowa in Iowa (Published at 08-07-2022)

The Iowa Center for School Mental Health (ICSMH) within the College of Education has an opening for a Behavioral Health Clinician. We seek an individual to work in collaboration with the Crisis Coordinator and Supervisor of Clinical Services and the Director of Clinical Services to provide a combination of social work services. The primary responsibilities include statewide resource and referral connection, risk assessment, and crisis response in school settings. Additional responsibilities may include brief psychosocial counseling in-person and via telehealth, completing biopsychosocial assessments and intake screenings, and contributing to the training and supervision of practicum students. There may also be an opportunity for clinical supervision toward LISW credentials. An in-house multidisciplinary clinic will be staffed by licensed professionals and practicum students. The LMSW will work closely with a collaborative clinical team and other Center staff on the implementation, delivery, optimization, and evaluation of mental health services for school-age populations and school staff.


Position: Full-Time, specified term position. May be eligible for renewal.


Specific Job Duties and Tasks

  • Provide concrete social work services including resource and referral connection, case management, service coordination, biopsychosocial assessment, risk assessment, treatment planning, individual psychosocial counseling, group psychosocial counseling, and consultation.
  • Assist in the delivery of evidence-based crisis intervention services in schools.
  • Deliver high quality mental health services to students and educators.
  • Work with the Crisis Coordinator to evaluate client care on an on-going basis.
  • Attend and contribute to ICSMH meetings.
  • Contribute to practicum student training and research.
  • Collaborate in providing workshops, presentations, and/or trainings with colleagues at the ICSMH.
  • Provide planned and emergent mental health assessment and consultation for individuals with a wide range of behavioral health concerns seeking services through the ICSMH.
  • Build and maintain relationships with referral sources, families, local communities, and other stakeholders.

For a complete job description, please contact Alex Schutman at [email protected].


About the Iowa Center for School Mental Health

The Iowa Center for School Mental Health is a partnership between the University of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education with initial funding of $20 million to address mental health needs in Iowa schools. The Center will expand support for mental health prevention and treatment to Pre-K-12 students and educators in schools across the state. This includes training, resources, and outreach to support student mental health so all students, educators, and schools can be successful and resilient. Located in the UI College of Education, the center bridges disciplines across campus to provide a network of expertise in education, public health, nursing, psychology, psychiatry, social work, and counseling that improves mental health outcomes. This is Iowa's first state-wide center supporting mental health in our schools.


Education Requirement

  • Master?s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program

Required Qualifications

  • A license (LMSW) to practice Social Work in the state of Iowa
  • Minimum 1 years of Social Work practice experience in school and/or behavioral health settings
  • Experience providing individual mental health services with diverse populations
  • Experience in risk assessment
  • Experience with care coordination, case management, and resource and referral connection
  • Experience in building and maintaining relationships with referral sources, families, local communities, and other stakeholders
  • Evidence of collaboration, collegiality, professionalism, and positive professional relationships
  • Knowledge of mandatory reporting statutes and processes in the state of Iowa

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with specific mental health populations, including depression, suicidality, anxiety, trauma, and substance use
  • Specialized training and experience in crisis response
  • Experience in short-term individual and group intervention delivery
  • Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care
  • Knowledge of evidence-based interventions (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)
  • Experience working directly in schools/academic settings or in consultation with schools/academic settings.

Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For questions, contact Alex Schutman at [email protected]


Benefits Highlights

  • Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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