Clinical Therapist

Woodward-Community-Based-Services; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Clinical supervision

Team support

CE opportunities

Licensure supervision

Trauma-responsive work

Caseload growth path

Job summary

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team in Iowa. The role starts part-time with a pathway to full-time once a 25 billable hour per week caseload is achieved, offering flexibility in a trauma-responsive environment.

The clinician will provide individual, family, and group therapy, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain thorough documentation while coordinating with families and school and medical

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or another qualifying behavioral health field.
• Current Iowa license or license eligibility appropriate to the position.
• Experience providing behavioral health services preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with members, families, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners.
• Successful completion of required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-responsive practices.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation.
• Monitor member progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Conduct ongoing safety and risk assessments and respond appropriately to crisis situations.
• Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, referral sources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, team meetings, and professional development.
• Maintain an assigned caseload while meeting established productivity expectations and providing ethical, member-centered services.
• Maintain professional licensure and required continuing education.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Communication

Organization

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/behavioral health

Job description

Description

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team.

This position will begin part-time with the opportunity to transition to full-time once a caseload of 25 billable hours per week is established and consistently maintained. This is a great opportunity for a clinician seeking flexibility while gradually building a caseload in a supportive, trauma-responsive behavioral health environment.

What you'll do:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-responsive practices.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and clinically appropriate documentation.
• Monitor member progress and adjust treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Conduct ongoing safety and risk assessments and respond appropriately to crisis situations.
• Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, referral sources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, team meetings, and professional development.
• Maintain an assigned caseload while meeting established productivity expectations and providing ethical, member-centered services.
• Maintain professional licensure and required continuing education.

What We Offer

From day one, therapists can benefit from:

• Flexible scheduling
• Clinical consultation and team support
• Referral and administrative support
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Supervision toward independent licensure, when applicable
• Supportive, collaborative, and trauma-responsive work environment
• Opportunity to gradually build a caseload with a pathway to full-time employment

Upon transition to full-time status and applicable eligibility requirements, WCBS offers:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Short- and long-term disability coverage options
• Paid time off
• Birthday as a paid day off
• Parental leave
• Employee Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Daily Pay option

WCBS is committed to providing quality, person-centered behavioral health services while creating an environment where clinicians can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact in the lives of the individuals and families we serve.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or another qualifying behavioral health field.
• Current Iowa license or license eligibility appropriate to the position.
• Experience providing behavioral health services preferred.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with members, families, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners.
• Successful completion of required background checks.