Behavioral Health Therapist - Flexible, Hybrid Roles

Primary Health Care Inc; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual

License/certification fee reimburse

CE reimbursement

401k with company match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible spending & health savings

Supplemental accident & critical Ill.

Job summary

Primary Health Care Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist for the Des Moines area, delivering both brief and long-term therapy to patients in a primary care setting. The role includes in-person and telehealth services with flexible hours across full-time, part-time, or PRN arrangements.

Preferred bilingual Spanish/English candidates with experience in pediatric therapy are encouraged to apply. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ongoing adherence to PHC protocols are

Qualifications

• State Iowa license: LISW/LMSW, LMHC or LMFT required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Marital & Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Experience with third-party payers and related regulations.
• Must obtain BLS for Healthcare Providers within 90 days of employment.
• Mandatory Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health care aligned with PHC standards and collaborate with healthcare teams.
• Deliver short- and long-term therapy for individuals and families, including telehealth options.
• Accept referrals and provide timely feedback to referring providers.
• Refer patients to community mental health resources as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation and manage PHC databases.
• Offer clinical consultation and educational programs on behavioral health topics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Active listening

Time management

Attention to detail

Resilience

Education

Iowa LISW/LMSW/LMHC/LMFT license

Master’s degree in Social Work / Counseling

Tools

Electronic health records

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Primary Health Care Inc. is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist for the Des Moines area, delivering both brief and long-term therapy to patients in a primary care setting. The role includes in-person and telehealth services with flexible hours across full-time, part-time, or PRN arrangements.

Preferred bilingual Spanish/English candidates with experience in pediatric therapy are encouraged to apply. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and ongoing adherence to PHC protocols are