Outpatient and School Based Therapist (Elementary)

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: US-IA-Des Moines - Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Education Level: Master's Degree
  • Travel Percentage: No Travel required
  • Job Shift: 1st Shift
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Outpatient and School Based Therapist (Elementary) Excellent Benefits & Healthy Work-Life Balance This is a hybrid position where both Outpatient and School-Based therapy will be provided. Four Oaks partners with the Johnston Community School District to provide services directly within the schools.

This posting is to serve JCSD elementary schools. Therapists complete clinical assessments, treatment plans, and individual, family and/or group therapy. Therapists utilize assessments to determine mental or behavioral health needs and make referrals needed deemed appropriate to improve client outcomes.

Therapists interface with family members, school personnel, medical and psychiatric contacts, referring worker, assuring best outcomes for clients. If providing school-based services, Therapists collaborate and communicate with school personnel regarding referrals and active clients.

Therapists are able to obtain additional training to help advance them in their practice. Therapists have the opportunity to attend case consultation group with colleagues as another avenue for professional growth.

Therapist are supported through regular supervision, agency supports, and developed policies and procedures. Supervision hours towards full-licensure are available, if needed.

Why Work here? We are more than a team, we are family! Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We take pride in allowing our therapist flexibility to create the work/life balance they are striving for.

Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve.

As a valued team member, you are eligible for: Medical, dental & vision insurance 401k Retirement plan Growth & advancement opportunities Competitive wages Excellent paid leave time package 7 paid holidays Business casual work environment Educational discounts Fitness Center Discounts Qualifications & Program InformationWhat you need: To qualify you must have a Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Eligible licenses include: LMSW, LISW, LMHC, tLMHC, LMFT or tLMFT. Four Oaks will provide supervision towards full advanced licensure.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides outpatient and school-based therapy, including clinical assessments and treatment plans for individuals, families, and groups. They collaborate with school personnel, medical contacts, and families to ensure the best outcomes for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Required licenses include LMSW, LISW, LMHC, tLMHC, LMFT, or tLMFT.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningIndividual TherapyBehavioral Health AssessmentCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient and School Based Therapist (Elementary) at Four Oaks Family & Children Services a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% 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).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 10% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $72k (middle half $62k–$84k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Iowa89 active7,886 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 32% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Four Oaks Family & Children Services

Non-profit Organizations
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Leave Time
7 Paid Holidays
Business Casual Environment
Educational Discounts
Fitness Center Discounts
Supervision for Licensure

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.