THERAPIST I - Professionally Licensed Therapist

Heartland Family Service

11 days ago

United States$54k–68kPart TimePsychologist

✓ No Weekends

25th percentile — most Psychologist in this role earn more. See if you should negotiate.

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Accepting this costs you $158k over 3 years

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Heartland Family Service as a THERAPIST I - Professionally Licensed Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments in accordance with Iowa Administrative Code

Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or equivalent

Provisionally licensed clinicians may be considered with appropriate supervision, eligibility and experience

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Assessment & ASAM Framework

Benefits & Compensation

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or equivalent

Provisionally licensed clinicians may be considered with appropriate supervision, eligibility and experience

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Assessment & ASAM Framework

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Heartland Family Service as a THERAPIST I - Professionally Licensed Therapist.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentSubstance use counselingMental health counselingTrauma-informed careIndividual therapyGroup therapyTreatment planningASAM criteriaCrisis interventionCognitive behavioral therapyMotivational interviewingDialectical behavior therapyCase managementDocumentationRisk assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This THERAPIST I - Professionally Licensed Therapist position at Heartland Family Service includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Heartland Family Service is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Heartland Family Service lists compensation for this psychologist position at $54k to $68k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($54k–$68k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical assessment, Substance use counseling, Mental health counseling, Trauma-informed care, Individual therapy, Group therapy, Treatment planning, ASAM criteria. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Therapist I provides comprehensive clinical services, including individual and group therapy, for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders in a residential setting. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring accurate clinic...

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