Licensed Therapist

About the role

Plyals Area Mental Health Center is seeking a fully licensed Therapist to work with clients facing Medicaid, housing instability, substance use, and complex behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic interviews and assessments to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment
• Provide individual and brief counseling in an outpatient setting across age groups and presentations
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatric NPs and PAs, a board-certified psychiatrist, case managers, and peer support staff
• Consult on cases, programs, or community needs as appropriate
• Provide emergency services and crisis intervention when needed
• Complete clinical documentation according to center standards
• Participate in periodic on-call rotation (on-call pay provided above base salary)
• Mentor temp-licensed colleagues by providing clinical supervision hours toward full licensure

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MA, MS, or MSW) from an accredited program
• Full licensure: LMHC, LISW, or LMFT
• Valid Iowa driver’s license and insurance

Nice to have

• Bilingual skills (additional $3,000 pay differential available)

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 160 hours PTO – first year
• 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Monthly & annual bonuses (potential $10,000+ annually)
• Full benefits starting at 30 hours per week
• Staff development funds (available under one year)
• NHSC Loan Repayment – approved site
• Relocation funds available and negotiable