Mental Health Student Counselor

UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES

4 days ago

West Des Moines, IowaPart TimeClinical Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. as a Mental Health Student Counselor – Part-Time, Saturdays Required in United States. We have 2 part-time positions available for a Student Counselor (LMHC) in West Des Moines, IA. This position is specific to supervision under a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

Key Responsibilities

Attend staff meetings, supervision sessions, and training workshops as required.

Develop individualized treatment plans. Monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Evaluate treatment plans and define goals with patients served as required by level of care.

Regular attendance. Other Functions (15%):

Requirements

centered services, and strive to deliver the highest level of care. Essential Functions (85%):

Conduct initial assessment, admission, and transition planning.

Provide individual and group counseling services to clients under the supervision of licensed professionals. Utilize evidence

Maintain a client caseload in accordance with assigned duties.

Benefits & Compensation

being. We have a commitment to supporting working parents through our family

centered services, and strive to deliver the highest level of care. Essential Functions (85%):

Conduct initial assessment, admission, and transition planning.

Provide individual and group counseling services to clients under the supervision of licensed professionals. Utilize evidence

Work Schedule

Part-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. as a Mental Health Student Counselor – Part-Time, Saturdays Required.

Key Skills

Individual counselingGroup counselingTreatment planningClinical documentationCrisis interventionAssessmentPatient-centered careEvidence-based practiceMicrosoft OfficeCommunicationCritical thinkingProblem solvingEmpathyTeamworkTime management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Student Counselor at UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES a 5.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual counseling, Group counseling, Treatment planning, Clinical documentation, Crisis intervention, Assessment, Patient-centered care, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Student Counselor will provide individual and group counseling services to clients under the supervision of a licensed professional to assist in achieving treatment goals. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisci...

Benefits package: Health Insurance Premium Mostly Covered, Family-Friendly Policies. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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