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Behavioral Health Therapist, Palmer Lutheran Hospital
About the Role
No weekends. No evening clinic hours. Loan forgiveness available. Competitive salary. Great work-life balance.
Join Gundersen Health System as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Palmer Lutheran Hospital in West Union, Iowa. Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital (as part of Emplify Health) in West Union, IA is seeking a full-time (0.8 - 1.
Benefits & Compensation
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers weekends off, student loan benefits. Work with Gundersen Health System in West Union, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide full-time behavioral health services utilizing individual, group, and family therapy modalities with an evidence-based approach for a variety of presenting problems. Responsibilities include working with diverse populations across the continuum of care, including adolescent and adult services.
Requirements
Candidates must be a licensed Therapist (LPC, LISW, or LMFT) to join the team at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital. Clinical experience with diverse populations is preferred but not required, and the role supports teaching and research.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist, Palmer Lutheran Hospital at Gundersen Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
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
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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