Therapist - LPHA (Black Hawk County)

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Waterloo, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is seeking a Full time/Part time Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts to provide therapy and counseling in Waterloo and surrounding counties. You will work with a team of licensed supervisors to serve children, adults, couples and families both virtually and in-person.

The role offers free licensure supervision, monthly training stipends, competitive pay with monthly bonuses, and statewide collaboration. A Master’s degree and Iowa licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• Must be licensed in Iowa (temporary and provisionally licensed applicants encouraged).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including electronic client care databases and MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based therapy and counseling assessments.
• Serve a diverse population of children, adults, couples, and families.
• Develop individual treatment plans to address behavioral and mental health care needs.
• Manage case plan oversight and re-evaluate to build better outcomes.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field

Tools

Electronic client care databases

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a Full time/Part time Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) to work with a team of experienced and licensed Clinical supervisors in providing virtual, in-person therapy, and counseling to couples, families, adults, and children in Waterloo, Cedar Falls and the surrounding Black Hawk County.

What We Do

At LSI, we are dedicated to wrapping compassionate care around the children and families we are privileged to serve. Our therapists are central to our mission and serve as expert advisors to LSI's early childhood, behavioral health, and family safety teams.

What You'll Do

• Provide community-based therapy and counseling assessments
• Serve a diverse population of children, adults, couples, and families
• Develop individual treatment plans to fully address each client's various behavioral and mental health care needs
• Manage case plan oversight and re-evaluate as necessary to build the best possible outcomes for our clients
• Qualifying candidates have the ability to receive free clinical licensure supervision from one of our Clinical Supervisors

What You'll Need

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling or another approved related field (LMFT,LMHC)
• Must be licensed in the state of Iowa (temporary and provisionally licensed applicants are encouraged to apply!)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong computer skills, including electronic client care databases and MS Office software
• Flexible availability - evening and weekend hours may be required to meet the needs of clients

How We’ll Support You

LSI values each staff member as a holistic person with concerns, interests, and commitments outside of work. Our team cares about each other, believes in work-life balance, and provides flexible scheduling to meet your needs. LSI offers a 401(k), generous paid time off, and health, dental, life, and vision insurance. We also provide self-support perks like pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon. This opportunity offers:

• Provide therapy and counseling assessments on a flexible schedule that works for you
• Free clinical licensure supervision and opportunities for licensure reimbursement
• Yearly stipend for trainings, credit hours, and development opportunities
• New competitive pay structure that allows for significant monthly bonuses and higher average pay than similar local agencies
• Statewide team of therapists who value collaboration

Who We Are

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

Why You’ll Love Working Here

"LSI values individuals as individuals, creating a workspace where team members feel appreciated and supported by their peers, supervisors, and agency, which is crucial for people working in the mental health field."

- Jose Saavedra, LSI Program Supervisor in Mental Health Services

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.