ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.  

Undertake primary counselor/clinician responsibilities for designated patients including: 

• Establish a positive, trusting rapport with patients and/or families. 

• Conduct thorough bio-psycho-social assessments. 

• Provide individual, group and/or family counseling and educational sessions for both patients and family members. 

• Monitor participation and progress in the program to ensure the planned provision of services. 

• Prepare and maintain electronic patient records consistent with rules and regulations. 

• Assure compliance with all regulatory rules and regulations including HIPAA, 42 C.F.R, IDPH, Joint Commission, etc. 

• Consult, confer and coordinate with members of the multi-disciplinary team for psychiatric services including the psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, social workers, etc. 

• Create, implement, and monitor individual patient treatment plans according to needs and circumstances while revising/updating them as appropriate. 

• Coordinate with area agencies and resources to offer holistic care for patients while minimizing potential barriers, referring patients when necessary. 

• Demonstrate patience, compassion, and motivation in a high-energy and demanding environment. 

MISSION STATEMENT AND CORE VALUES 

Mission Statement:  We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. 

Core Values: 

• Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. 

• Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. 

• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  

• Justice: We foster relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. 

• Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. 

• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education: Master’s Degree: LMHC or LISW preferred, will consider LMSW (Supervision available). 

Field of Study: Social Work or Psychology 

Licenses/Registration: Licensure in the state of Iowa 

• Excellent communication, listening and writing skills. 

• Solid understanding of behavioral health disorders and symptoms in the DSM 5. 

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.  

Consistent with the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Standards, the Psychiatric Unit Therapist is a member of the MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center multi-disciplinary treatment team and is accountable for the delivery of holistic, compassionate, individualized, and effective care demonstrated using the core functions of practice associated in a clinical role.  

POSITION EXPECTATIONS 

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values. 

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. 

• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.   

• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical.  

• Practice within the legal scope of a professional counselor as outlined by the Iowa Department of Public Health Bureau of Professional Licensure and retain accountability for one’s own counseling practice. 

• Utilize research and evidence-based practice standards in the delivery of patient care. 

• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving. 

• Support and participate in shared leadership and interdisciplinary decision-making. 

• Demonstrate ethical conduct and practice consistent with the American Counselor Association (ACA) or National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics.