Behavioral Health Therapist
First Resources Corp•Ottumwa, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position blends direct therapy with hands-on collaboration across home-and community-based services (HCBS), substance use programs (SUD), and behavioral health intervention services (BHIS) by supporting individuals with complex, whole-person behavioral health needs. If you're someone who enjoys problem-solving, team collaboration, and seeing change happen in everyday life – not just in sessions - then this role offers a unique opportunity to grow and lead.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
- Active Iowa Licensure (LISW, LMHC, or equivalent).
- Strong clinical judgement and ability to work with individuals with complex needs.
- Comfort collaborating with teams and supporting staff in applied real-world settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and family therapy, including assessment, diagnosis, and development of clinically appropriate, billable treatment plans.
- Support individuals with complex behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance use, across programs by collaborating with their interdisciplinary teams to develop and guide practical, trauma-informed behavioral strategies (including behavioral plans) that staff can implement in real time.
- Monitor progress and adjust treatment approaches to support meaningful outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical resource to staff, offering consultation, education, and support around mental health, substance use, crisis response, and skill-building approaches.
- Contribute to a culture of person-centered, recovery-oriented care.
- Opportunity to provide clinical supervision to support the development of future therapists (based on licensure).
- Influence program development and clinical practices across multiple service lines.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
Benefits
- Mission-driven organization focused on real, person-centered impact.
- Variety in your work, no two days will look the same.
- Collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to shape programs and make a difference across systems of care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
