Employment Opportunities with Life Connections


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Life Connections is looking for licensed mental health professionals to provide therapy services in the ever-growing tele-mental health field. This position is strictly for tele-mental health (no face-to-face clients). Job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Tele-mental health initial assessments of new clients to gather diagnostic information, set goals, treatment plans, and introduce clients to our services, via video technology
  • Provide Clinical Supervision to Behavioral Health Counselors on an as needed basis
  • Provision of ongoing video therapy with excellent clinical service implementation with clients

    Qualified Candidates
  • Skilled in establishing rapport and maintaining a professional working relationship with clients
  • Skilled in creative thinking and adaptability
  • Must be a self-starter, reliable, well networked, have strong connections in the community, and computer skills
  • Must be licensed in the State of Iowa. Temporary licenses are accepted.
  • Must live in Iowa
  • Must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Must have a great sense of ethics, professionalism, and be able to positively represent Life Connections in the community
  • Must be skilled at completing paperwork in a timely fashion
  • Experience with tele-mental health desired but not required

    Job Benefits
  • Opportunity to work from home after first couple months and flexible scheduling
  • Therapists are allocated $500 annually toward continuing education, training, and supplies.
  • For TLMHC, TLMFT, and LMSW therapists, monthly individual and group supervision is provided toward full licensure at no cost to the employee.
  • Employees are eligible to receive bonuses for clinically appropriate service referrals. Up to $100.00 per eligible referral
  • Eligible for employee referral mentorship program up to $1500.00.
  • Eligible for monthly agency awards up to $100.00.
  • Partial cell phone reimbursement.
  • PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k for full time employees
  • Exceptional applicants with ambition, strong leadership skills, and the ability to accomplish work assignments with great clinical care and professionalism may be eligible for significant sign on bonus which can be discussed during the interview process
  • Salary is negotiable through interview process for exceptional applicants interested in full time employment Starting hourly rate is $35.00 per hour with a $50.00 hourly rate for assessments

    At Life Connections, we believe in being authentic, strength based, positive, consistent role models and in treating all clients with the utmost respect. We are only interested in positive, enthusiastic counselors who can work in that vision and want to work with us to accomplish our mission of connecting to families and forming trusting relationships that enhance individual strengths and increase positive community involvement. Life Connections has many opportunities for advancement and invites all applicants with the desire to show positive leadership in a team setting to join the Life Connections team. If you would like more information or to see where we serve please visit our website: www.life-connections.org

    You can find this job on Indeed, or you may also submit a resume and cover letter directly to Erin E. Elm, Director of Tele-Mental Health at e.elm@life-connections.org







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    Life Connections is looking for licensed mental health professionals to perform mental health assessments in the state of Iowa.
    Job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • In-home and in-office initial assessments of new clients to gather diagnostic information, set goals, treatment plans, and introduce clients to our services
  • Provide Clinical Supervision to Behavioral Health Counselors on an as needed basis
  • Provision of ongoing therapy with excellent clinical service implementation with clients
  • Skilled in establishing rapport and maintaining a professional working relationship with clients
  • Must be a self-starter, reliable, well networked, have strong connections in the community, and computer skills

    Qualified candidates
  • Must be licensed or licensure eligible in the state of Iowa. Temporary licenses are accepted.
  • Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Must have a great sense of ethics, professionalism, and be able to positively represent Life Connections in the community
  • Must be skilled at completing paperwork in a timely fashion

    Job Benefits
  • Therapists are allocated $500 annually toward continuing education, training, and supplies.
  • For TLMHC, TLMFT, and LMSW therapists, monthly individual and group supervision is provided toward full licensure at no cost to the employee.
  • Employees are eligible to receive bonuses for clinically appropriate service referrals. Up to $100.00 per eligible referral
  • Eligible for employee referral mentorship program up to $1500.00. Eligible for monthly agency awards up to $100.00.
  • Partial cell phone reimbursement.
  • PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, and 401k for full time employees
  • Exceptional applicants with ambition, strong leadership skills, and the ability to accomplish work assignments with great clinical care and professionalism may be eligible for significant sign on bonus which can be discussed during the interview process
  • Salary is negotiable through interview process for exceptional applicants interested in full time employment
  • Starting hourly rate is $35.00 per hour with a $50.00 hourly rate for assessments

    At Life Connections, we believe in being authentic, strength based, positive, consistent role models and in treating all clients with the utmost respect. We are only interested in positive, enthusiastic counselors who can work in that vision and want to work with us to accomplish our mission of connecting to families and forming trusting relationships that enhance individual strengths and increase positive community involvement. Life Connections has many opportunities for advancement and invites all applicants with the desire to show positive leadership in a team setting to join the Life Connections team.

    If you would like more information or to see where we serve please visit our website: www.life-connections.org

    Qualified candidates only, please e-mail resume and cover letter to Jeannie Ferneau. Please indicate preferred location. Email: j.ferneau@life-connections.org

     

     





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    *NEW*


    Life Connections offers an internship programs for those seeking a Master’s Degree in social work and counseling programs.

    Life Connections strives to offer students with a well-rounded internship opportunity to understand various components of the human service field, and to have a practical understanding of business practices.

    Life Connections works with students to develop sound ethical standards of practice and transposable skills that can be applied in employment settings post internship. Internships are at the discretion of individual office locations and supervisors.

    Graduate level interns must be seeking a degree that will make them eligible to become a Licensed Master of Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Iowa.

    Graduate Interns may obtain their direct and non-direct hours through a combination of the following tasks or responsibilities:
  • Provide Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) to clients assigned by supervisor.
  • Market within the community to establish connections and build caseload.
  • Shadowing, co-facilitating and/or facilitating therapy sessions with approved therapists and approved clients.
    Therapist will sit in on all sessions with intern and will sign off on all notes.
  • Planning, developing, and gathering materials for sessions that incorporate evidence-based curriculums for individual and family sessions.
  • Attend monthly staff meetings.
  • Attend community meetings with site supervisor and represent Life Connections in a positive manner.
  • Attend training opportunities with the Life Connections Seminar Series.
  • Compile training material for seminar series presentations.
  • Audit client files.
  • Audit employee files.
  • Aid site supervisor in office maintenance.
  • All other tasks assigned by supervisor.

    All graduate level applicants will interview with Life Connections staff including the manager for their desired location and the Clinical Director. At the interview, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and their school’s internship requirements.



    Bi-Lingual Applicants encouraged. Bi-Lingual openings for all positions in every location.

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    How to Apply

    BHIS job description and application instructions:

    Employer Name : Life Connection, LC
    Fax : (866)496-4073
    Website : www.life-connections.org
    Instructions : E-mail resume and cover letter to Human Resource Director: JEANNIE FERNEAU AT j.ferneau@life-connections.org
    Job Title : Behavioral Health Intervention Service Provider
    Job Description : Counselors needed to work one-on-one with children, families and adults implementing skills and providing counseling services. The counselor position requires excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be a great self-starter and have strong computer skills. Must be willing to travel. This position requires completing paperwork in a timely fashion. The applicant must have a great sense of ethics, professionalism, be able to represent Life Connections in the community and be well networked in their community and surrounding areas. Life Connections values such qualities and seeks to hire those with a strong sense of ethics and professionalism who can successfully help others. A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a related major is required. Preferred 18 months experience in human services, but not required. This position is part time or full-time with flexible hours involving late afternoon, evening and weekend hours. Part-time interest must be willing to work up to 25 hours a week. Please e-mail: Jeannie Ferneau, Human Resources, at j.ferneau@life-connections.org

    Starting Pay : $27.00 - $30.00 Hourly

    Term(s) : Full Time, Part Time
    Shifts : Day, Swing, Graveyard, Rotating
    Work Schedule : Hours discussed in interview
    Vehicle Required : Yes
    Minimum Degree : Bachelors
    Benefits Offered : Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, PTO- Paid Time Off, Vision Insurance
    Lifting Requirement : Up to 20 lbs


    Therapist job description:
    Job Title : Therapist
    Employer Name : LIFE CONNECTIONS, LC
    Fax : (866)496-4073
    Website : www.life-connections.org
    Instructions : Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to Jeannie Ferneau at j.ferneau@life-connections.org
    Job Title : Therapist
    Job Description : Life Connections is looking for licensed mental health professionals to perform social histories and mental health assessments. Job duties include in-home and in-office initial assessments of new clients to gather diagnostic information, set goals, treatment plans, and introduce clients to our services. The position requires a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), TLMHC (Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker), or LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work). For TLMHC and LMSW, monthly individual and group supervision is provided toward full licensure at no cost to the employee. Preferred 24 months minimum experience in field, but not required. The candidate must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Must have a great sense of ethics, professionalism, and be able to positively represent Life Connections in the community. Must be a self-starter, reliable, well networked, have strong connections in the community, and computer skills. This position requires completing paperwork in a timely fashion. This position is part-time initially with flexible, late afternoon, evening and weekend hours. Position can increase to full-time. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to Jeannie Ferneau at j.ferneau@life-connections.org