LISW- Behavioral Health Therapist

First Resources Corporation; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Resources Corporation in Ottumwa, IA is seeking a LISW Behavioral Health Therapist to blend direct therapy with collaboration across HCBS, SUD, and BHIS, guiding individuals with complex needs toward recovery and everyday functional goals.

This full-time role emphasizes teamwork, supervision opportunities, and shaping programs while delivering person-centered, trauma-informed care. Active Iowa licensure and a Master's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Active Iowa Licensure (LISW).
• Strong clinical judgement and ability to work with individuals with complex needs.
• Comfort collaborating with teams and supporting staff in applied real-world settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy, including assessment, diagnosis, and development of clinically appropriate, billable treatment plans.
• Support individuals with complex behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance use, across programs by collaborating with their interdisciplinary teams to develop and guide practical, trauma-informed behavioral strategies (including behavioral plans) that staff can implement in real time.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment approaches to support meaningful outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff, offering consultation, education, and support around mental health, substance use, crisis response, and skill-building approaches.
• Contribute to a culture of person-centered, recovery-oriented care.

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

LISW Behavioral Health Therapist

Location: Ottumwa, IA

Schedule: Full-Time

Make a real clinical impact beyond the therapy room, and have an influential voice in our interdisciplinary teams.

We're looking for a Licensed Therapist who wants more than a traditional outpatient role. This position blends direct therapy with hands-on collaboration across home-and community-based services (HCBS), substance use programs (SUD), and behavioral health intervention services (BHIS) by supporting individuals with complex, whole-person behavioral health needs.

If you're someone who enjoys problem-solving, team collaboration, and seeing change happen in everyday life - not just in sessions - then this role offers a unique opportunity to grow and lead.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual and family therapy, including assessment, diagnosis, and development of clinically appropriate, billable treatment plans.
• Support individuals with complex behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance use, across programs by collaborating with their interdisciplinary teams to develop and guide practical, trauma-informed behavioral strategies (including behavioral plans) that staff can implement in real time.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment approaches to support meaningful outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource to staff, offering consultation, education, and support around mental health, substance use, crisis response, and skill-building approaches.
• Contribute to a culture of person-centered, recovery-oriented care.

Grow as a Clinician & Leader

• Opportunity to provide clinical supervision to support the development of future therapists (based on licensure).
• Influence program development and clinical practices across multiple service lines.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• Active Iowa Licensure (LISW).
• Strong clinical judgement and ability to work with individuals with complex needs.
• Comfort collaborating with teams and supporting staff in applied real-world settings.

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven organization focused on real, person-centered impact.
• Variety in your work, no two days will look the same.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to shape programs and make a difference across systems of care.
• Great benefits including: health, dental and vision insurance, sick and vacation time, 12 paid holidays, a retirement plan, and more.