Clinical Therapist - Outpatient

Ascension Recovery Services • Des Moines, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Thrive Now Recovery Centers is preparing to open a new outpatient substance use disorder and behavioral health program in Des Moines in late 2026. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Clinical Therapist to join our opening team and provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients receiving outpatient treatment. This role is ideal for a therapist who enjoys building strong relationships with patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and helping shape a new outpatient program from the ground up. Because outpatient programming often includes evening groups and expanded scheduling as the program grows, this position requires flexibility and a willingness to work some evenings and occasional weekends based on patient and program needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required.
• Current Iowa behavioral health license or ability to obtain Iowa licensure prior to start required.
• LISW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, or other applicable Iowa clinical credential considered based on qualifications and scope of practice.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches and trauma-informed care.
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment-planning, and documentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain required licensure, continuing education, and professional credentials.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and occasional weekends, as outpatient programming and group schedules grow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing therapy in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or a related clinical setting preferred.
• Experience facilitating therapy groups strongly preferred.
• Experience treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions preferred.
• Familiarity with ASAM criteria and substance use disorder levels of care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to patients receiving outpatient substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and contribute to appropriate level-of-care recommendations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Facilitate evidence-based and recovery-focused therapy groups.
• Provide treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment goals and interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Complete timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Document services in a manner that supports clinical quality, continuity of care, medical necessity, and payer requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, case consultations, and care coordination.
• Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners, care coordinators, case managers, peer recovery professionals, and other members of the treatment team.
• Assist patients with relapse-prevention planning, coping skills, recovery support, and transition planning.
• Identify changes in patient condition, safety concerns, relapse risk, or higher-level-of-care needs and communicate concerns promptly.
• Complete appropriate risk assessments and safety planning when clinically indicated.
• Coordinate with community providers, families, referral sources, and other supports when appropriate and authorized by the patient.
• Maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical clinical practice.
• Participate in clinical supervision, training, quality improvement, and professional development activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and company policy.
• Help build and strengthen Thrive Now’s outpatient clinical programming as the Des Moines program grows.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility to support evening groups, expanded outpatient programming, and occasional weekend services as program needs develop.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance options
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for continued growth within an expanding behavioral health organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level