Clinical Therapist

Woodward Community Based Services; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Clinical supervision

CE opportunities

Licensure support

Trauma-informed work env

Caseload growth pathway

Job summary

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) seeks a compassionate Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team. This part-time role will transition to full-time once a caseload of 25 billable hours per week is established and consistently maintained.

Provide individual, family, and group therapy using trauma-responsive practices; complete comprehensive assessments; maintain documentation; monitor progress; and participate in supervision and development as we support clinicians in growing a

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.

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

Time management

Organization

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychology, or another qualifying behavioral health field

Job 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

• 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.