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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active roles in this specialty
Therapist- OP
About the Role
Outpatient Therapist. Mental health setting. Master's degree required. State licensure needed. Comprehensive benefit plan.
Join Summit BHC as a Therapist- OP in Des Moines, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts a psychosocial assessment and develops an initial discharge plan.
- Develops and implements treatment plans for client based on assessment and coordinates any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
- Conducts individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the client.
- Applies psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology required.
- Att least four years of experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.
- Clinical interviewing and assessment using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
- Ability to effectively assess, plan and implement therapeutic social work services in a multidisciplinary setting.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Work with Summit BHC in Des Moines, Iowa.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology, along with at least four years of therapist experience, including two years with the facility's specific population. Required qualifications include clinical interviewing skills using the DSM, the ability to implement therapeutic services in a multidisciplinary setting, and state or national professional therapy licensure.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist- OP at Summit BHC a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In Iowa, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$87k across 75 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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