School Based Mental Health Therapist

Job Overview

The School Based Children’s Mental Health Therapist position at Orchard Place is located in the Des Moines metro area and offers a range of standardized schedule options including school-year positions. The pay for this position is posted at $50,000 base salary for non-independently licensed therapists and $54,500 base salary for independently licensed therapists, with a $2000 sign-on bonus upon hire for both categories. Salary adjustments are made to compensate for applicable experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed, or eligible for license, in Iowa as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, or LMFT or temporarily licensed in Iowa as T-LMHC or T-LMFT.
• Experience providing therapeutic services to children, youth, and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to function independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy to students directly in the school with emphasis on dealing with trauma.
• Evaluate children, parents, and families; completing comprehensive and mental status exams.
• Evaluate and assess child, youth, and families and develop specific mental health treatment plans.
• Collaborate with school personnel and advocate for client’s needs within the school setting.
• Provide consultation and education to schools about mental health topics.
• Help kids experience success, have hope, and build resiliency in their lives.

Benefits

• Create meaningful impact on the lives of children and families we serve.
• Work with a supportive and diverse team to provide the best care to our clients.
• Receive professional development and training opportunities at no cost to you.
• Enjoy a competitive benefits and time off package.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Have your employment at Orchard Place qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Earn quarterly bonus for exceeding billable hour goals.
• All staff receive individual supervision and opportunity to join group supervision.
• Experience professional advancement opportunities upon independent licensure.