Job Overview
AbbeHealth Services – is a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health and aging services that help individuals achieve their optimum levels of independence and success. The Abbe Center for Community Mental Health is a subsidiary of AbbeHealth Services located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Abbe Center offers several specialty services for adults living in the community with severe/persistent mental illness. The Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is one of these services. PACT is a nationally recognized, evidence-based practice featuring an interdisciplinary treatment team including psychiatric medication prescribers, nurses, therapists, substance abuse specialist, vocational specialist, peer support specialist and case managers. The team meets daily M-F to coordinate interventions amongst treatment team members to ensure that all clients receive services outlined in their treatment plan and based on their changing needs. Most services take place in the community or client’s home and include the development of a natural support network.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapy in client homes or in the community. Therapeutic interventions will recognize the complex nature of individuals’ resources, strengths, and needs.
- Assist client with implementing individualized service plan that might include development of independent living skills (i.e.: budgeting, meal planning, self-care, housing, navigating public transportation, time management, etc.), positive social skills, pursuing/keeping employment, implementing doctor recommended treatment such as medications/therapy, etc.
- Lend knowledge of specialized training, education, or job-related life experience to other team members.
Qualifications
Master’s degree and active license in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy. Prior experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred. Iowa driver’s license, pre-employment drug screening, and driving record and criminal background checks are required. Employment with AbbeHealth requires compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. AbbeHealth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Hours/Benefits
No late nights; limited weekends. Four days per week hours are 8:00am-4:30pm; one day per week hours are 11:00am-7:00pm; every fifth week hours are Saturday OR Sunday 8:00am-4:30pm. This is a full-time position. Generous paid leave and health insurance for all full-time employees.
AbbeHealth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Master’s (Required)
License/Certification:
- LISW, LMFT, LMCH or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: One location
