Behavioral Health Therapist

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Therapist role is onsite at a community health center in Des Moines, IA; compensation is described as competitive and negotiable based on experience, with no numeric amount specified. The role is based in the Wellness Center and serves patients from children through older adults. The health center provides integrated primary, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to underserved communities. The therapist provides behavioral health care as part of an integrated community health setting, supporting patients across age groups and contributing to coordinated care. The position requires independent Iowa licensure as an LISW, LMFT, or LMHC and relevant graduate education.

What you'll do

• Provide behavioral health care to patients at a community health center and serve a varied population from children to older adults.
• The posting identifies an average of six patients per day and use of Epic electronic health records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

behavioral health therapist

community health center

wellness center

des moines ia

lisw

lmhc

lmft

monday-friday

no weekends

no call

epic ehr

student loan repayment

relocation options

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Licensing and professional subscription reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, continuing education and tuition reimbursement, up to five weeks of paid time off by the end of the first year, eight paid holidays, and 401(k) with 4% match.

Why this role

Monday–Friday schedule, either 8 a.m.–5 p.m. or 9 a.m.–6 p.m., with no weekends or call; eligible for state and federal student loan repayment programs.

About the employer

Iowa Primary Care Association is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.