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Iowa Department of Administrative Services Psychologist 2 in Cherokee, Iowa
Psychologist 2
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Psychologist 2
Salary
$61,110.40 - $94,806.40 Annually
Location
Cherokee - 51012 - Cherokee County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
25-01378
Agency
400 Health & Human Services- State Operated Specialty Care- Cherokee Mental Health Institute
Opening Date
11/20/2024
Closing Date
12/4/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Point of Contact
Kathy Norris, kathy.norris@hhs.iowa.gov
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Job Description
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a Licensed/Licensed eligible Psychologist or Mental Health Counselor to join the team at the Cherokee Mental Health Institute (CMHI). This is a full-time position with HHS which offers resources for professional growth, opportunity for leadership advancement, and a unique occasion to advance a dynamic forensic behavioral health system in Iowa.
This position will work as part of an inviting and collaborative interdisciplinary team comprised of psychiatric providers, nurses, social workers, psychiatric rehabilitation specialists, and other health disciplines. You will work in conjuntion with a doctorate-level forensic evaluator to provide competency restoration treatment, as well as provide therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and behavioral health consultation for civil and forensic commitments. This position will report to the CMHI Social Work Administrator, and receive psychological oversight, support, and collaboration from the HHS Clinical Director’s Office based in Des Moines, IA.
The primary duties of this position include the following:
Provide didactic and skills-based competence restoration treatment, including implementing a competency restoration curriculum and training restoration providers.
Provide individual/group/family psychotherapy for adults with serious mental illness.
Provide crisis and behavioral management to patients, including creating safety, crisis, and behavior support plans.
Complete clinical documentation and court reporting by required deadlines.
Assist a doctorate-level forensic evaluator with various psychological assessments and evaluations as appropriate for professional background and competencies. Licensed doctorate-level candidates may complete this work independently.
Provide psychological or behavioral health consultation, policy considerations, and guide staff training to work more effectively with civil and forensic commitments. This includes best practices for positive behavior management and restraint/seclusion reduction.
In addition, it is hoped that this clinician will assist HHS and their partners in further establishing a system of forensic behavioral healthcare that furthers the agency’s mission of providing high-quality programs and services that protect and improve the health and resiliency of individuals, families, and communities.
Education, training, and experience in forensic mental health is preferred.
Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
CMHI provides active inpatient treatment to adults in need of acute psychiatric care. The facility offers several services including individualized treatment plans. Support for patients with special education needs to continue their education is provided, and individuals are encouraged to collaborate with staff members in formulating their own plan. Medication, group counseling, and activities therapies might be included as well.
We have a great total compensation package, including:
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
For additional information on benefits click here (https://das.iowa.gov/media/3766/download?inline=) .
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Cherokee Highlights
CMHI is located in Cherokee, a city of approximately 5,000 set in the beautiful Little Sioux River Valley in Northwest Iowa. Residents enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Little Sioux River which winds through town providing a backdrop to a well-developed parks and trails system. In addition, Cherokee has over 1,000 acres of land devoted to parks and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and horseback riding. Cherokee is the home of the first accredited museum and planetarium in Iowa, Sandford Museum and Planetarium, established in 1951. Cherokee may be the smallest town in the world to have its own symphony orchestra! This 60-member orchestra has been referred to as the “best kept secret in Northwest Iowa.”
Cherokee is home to Western Iowa Tech Community College and 1 hour or less from other educational institutions including Morningside College, Northwestern College, Buena Vista University, and Dordt College. This quintessential Iowa town is 1 hour from Sioux City and 2 hours from Omaha. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa (https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/10-reasons-move-to-ia/) .
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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We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .
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Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
400 Health & Human Services- State Operated Specialty Care- Cherokee Mental Health Institute
Address
1251 W Cedar Loop
Cherokee, 51012
Website
http://dhs.iowa.gov/mhds/mental-health/in-patient/mental-health-institutes/cherokee
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