Outpatient and School Based Therapist (Elementary)

Four Oaks Family & Children Services; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid leave & holidays

Education discounts

Fitness center discounts

Job summary

Four Oaks Family & Children Services is seeking an experienced therapist to deliver outpatient and school-based services in Des Moines, IA. The role involves hybrid work within JCSD elementary schools and partnership with local school district staff.

Responsibilities include performing assessments, creating treatment plans, and providing individual, family, and group therapy, with supervision toward licensure. A flexible schedule supports work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree in a mental health field.
• Eligible licenses: LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent.
• Supervision towards licensure available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy.
• Coordinate with family, school personnel, medical and psychiatric contacts.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling

Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: US-IA-Des Moines - Des Moines, IA 50314Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: Master's DegreeTravel Percentage: No Travel requiredJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesOutpatient and School Based Therapist (Elementary)

Excellent Benefits & Healthy Work-Life Balance

This is a hybrid position where both Outpatient and School-Based therapy will be provided. Four Oaks partners with the Johnston Community School District to provide services directly within the schools. This posting is to serve JCSD elementary schools.

• Therapists complete clinical assessments, treatment plans, and individual, family and/or group therapy.
• Therapists utilize assessments to determine mental or behavioral health needs and make referrals needed deemed appropriate to improve client outcomes.
• Therapists interface with family members, school personnel, medical and psychiatric contacts, referring worker, assuring best outcomes for clients.
• If providing school-based services, Therapists collaborate and communicate with school personnel regarding referrals and active clients.
• Therapists are able to obtain additional training to help advance them in their practice.
• Therapists have the opportunity to attend case consultation group with colleagues as another avenue for professional growth.
• Therapist are supported through regular supervision, agency supports, and developed policies and procedures.
• Supervision hours towards full-licensure are available, if needed.

Why Work here?

We are more than a team, we are family! Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We take pride in allowing our therapist flexibility to create the work/life balance they are striving for.

Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

To qualify you must have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy. Eligible licenses include: LMSW, LISW, LMHC, tLMHC, LMFT or tLMFT.

Four Oaks will provide supervision towards full advanced licensure.