Behavioral Health Therapist

Iowa Primary Care Association; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment eligibility

Comprehensive insurance (medical, etc)

CE & tuition reimbursement

PTO and paid holidays

401k with match

Job summary

The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) and oversee patients in Ames and Marshalltown, IA. The position offers a split schedule between clinic locations with the option of some telehealth visits.

Work/life balance includes a Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm (or 9am–6pm) schedule with no weekends or on-call.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited master’s social work, counseling, marriage/family therapy and/or behavioral health education program.
• Licensed as behavioral health professional to practice independently in Iowa (LISW, LMFT, or LMHC).
• BLS, ACLS or ATLS certification required.
• 1-2 years of behavioral health experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health therapy to patients at a community health center (FQHC).
• Oversee patients across Ames & Marshalltown, IA with a split between clinic locations and potential telehealth visits.
• Utilize Epic EHR for documentation and patient care.
• Contribute to a collaborative, integrated care model within the center.

Skills

Behavioral health therapy

Bilingual English & Spanish

Education

Master's degree in social work / counseling / marriage & family therapy or behavioral health education

Licensed in Iowa to practice independently (LISW, LMFT, or LMHC)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Description

The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a full-time Behavioral Health Therapist to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) and oversee patients in Ames & Marshalltown, IA! This position would split time between both clinic locations with the option of some telehealth visits.

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life Balance: flexible schedule of Monday - Friday 8am-5pm or 9am-6pm with no weekends or call
• Full-Time Role: 40 hours/week seeing on average 6 patients per day
• Financial Support: Eligible for student loan repayment through state & federal programs
• EHR: Epic
• Competitive Salary: offering competitive, negotiable salary based upon experience with options for relocation available

Benefits:

• Licensing and Professional Subscriptions: Reimbursement provided.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending available.
• Continuing Education: 40 hours continuing education & tuition reimbursement options provided
• Paid Time Off: generous PTO up to 5 weeks by end of first year + 8 paid holidays
• Retirement Plans: 401k with 4% match

What is a community health center (FQHC)?

The largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations.

With an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.

Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment!

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited master’s social work, counseling, marriage/family therapy and/or behavioral health education program.
• Licensed as behavioral health professional to practice independently in Iowa (LISW, LMFT, or LMHC)
• BLS, ACLS or ATLS certification required.
• 1-2 years of behavioral health experience preferred
• Bilingual in English & Spanish a plus