Licensed Independent Social Worker-Lakeview
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Overview
- UnityPoint Health
- Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW or LMHC)
- Behavioral Health - Lakeview Counseling & Psychiatry
- West Des Moines, IA
- Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
- Full-time + Benefits
*There is flexibility between 32-40 hours/week
*In-office position
Provide comprehensive mental health care including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy for individuals, families, and groups. Utilize evidence-based practices and ensure care aligns with ethical, cultural, and regulatory standards. Collaborate with families and professionals to support patient treatment goals and ensure patient safety.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments; diagnose per DSM standards.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy, including crisis intervention.
- Utilize evidence-based practices and make referrals as needed.
- Engage collateral sources (family, friends, agencies) to support treatment.
- Deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate care.
- May perform Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or court-related evaluations.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation aligned with treatment goals.
Qualifications
- Education:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health focus.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience.
- One year of experience with the site’s specific population preferred.
Licensure
- Iowa: LISW, LMFT, LMHC
- Illinois: LCPC, LCSW, LMFT
- Wisconsin: LCSW, LMFT, LPC
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Social Worker-Lakeview at UnityPoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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