Licensed Therapist

Plains Area Mental Health•Cherokee, IA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Plains Area Mental Health Center is seeking a fully licensed Therapist to work with clients who have complex behavioral health needs, including those navigating Medicaid, housing instability, and substance use. This is a community mental health role focused on high-acuity clients and a real mission. The work involves serving individuals who might otherwise go without support. Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and Community Mental Health Center serving Northwest Iowa, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality mental health services with respect for individual dignity and potential. As a CCBHC, the center serves everyone regardless of insurance, ability to pay, or complexity of need.

Requirements

Master’s degree (MA, MS, or MSW) from an accredited program
Full licensure: LMHC, LISW, or LMFT
Valid Iowa driver’s license and insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills (additional $3,000 pay differential available)

Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic interviews and assessments with children and adults to determine appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Provide individual and brief counseling in an outpatient setting across age groups and presentations.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatric NPs and PAs, a board-certified psychiatrist, case managers, and peer support staff.
Consult on cases, programs, or community needs as appropriate.
Provide emergency services and crisis intervention when needed.
Complete clinical documentation according to center standards.
Participate in periodic on-call rotation (on-call pay provided above base salary).
Mentor temp-licensed colleagues by providing clinical supervision hours toward full licensure.