Pays $60K - $80K — Counselor market median is ~$80k (105 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Counseling for work-life (7.2/10, vs 484 in this specialty)
Behavioral Health Therapist LISW/LMHC
About the Role
Behavioral health therapist. $60K-$80K. Spencer, IA. Serve children and adults. Community health. Make a difference.
Join Community Health Center of Fort Dodge as a Behavioral Health Therapist LISW/LMHC in Spencer, Iowa.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Behavioral Science or other related discipline
- LMHC, tLMHC, LMSW or LISW licensure in the state of Iowa
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $80K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Community Health Center of Fort Dodge in Spencer, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides psychosocial assessments and implements comprehensive treatment plans for children and families. Responsibilities include delivering individual, marital, and family therapies, managing crises, and coordinating with community agencies.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Mental Health Counseling — Counselor Career Context
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k in an average-cost state — 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).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 18% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist LISW/LMHC at Community Health Center of Fort Dodge 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 Counseling — ranked against 484 active Mental Health 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 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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