Mental Health Therapist – Independent Contractor

Bethany for Children & Families•Clinton, IA

35d

About The Position

Outpatient Mental Health Therapists will work with our team at Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center in Clinton, Iowa. Are you a therapist who values clinical autonomy but doesn’t want the burden of running a solo private practice? Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center invites licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians to join our clinical community as independent contractors, where you can focus on quality care while benefiting from established infrastructure, referrals, and professional collaboration. This is a 1099 independent contractor role. Compensation is based on clinical services provided. Contractors working a consistent caseload often earn approximately $65,000 annually, depending on licensure level, client volume, and payer mix. Bridgeview provides referrals, billing support, EHR access, AI-assisted documentation tools, office space, and administrative infrastructure, allowing contractors to focus on clinical care rather than business operations. Additional earning opportunities are available through optional after-hours on-call coverage. As a 1099 contractor, you maintain flexibility and autonomy while practicing within a supportive, mission-driven clinical environment. Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center is a comprehensive, community-based provider committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals and families in our region. We deliver compassionate, high-quality care through clinic-based, school-based, and community-based services, meeting clients where they are and responding to evolving community needs. We are building a network of clinicians who want to make a meaningful impact while practicing in a sustainable, professionally supported environment. Independent Contractor Therapists provide outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a mental health field (psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, etc.).
Current, unrestricted initial license (tLMHC, LMSW, LPC, LSW) in Iowa or Illinois, depending on work location.
Master’s degree in a mental health field (psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, etc.).
Current, unrestricted independent license (LISW, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW) in Iowa or Illinois, depending on work location.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and ability to learn other software.
Ability to physically attend to children in moments of difficulty.

Responsibilities

Conduct mental health evaluations and establish diagnoses
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions
Complete discharge planning and clinical summaries C
Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and community resources
Support continuity of care and appropriate transitions
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation using the agency’s EHR
Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards, as well as documentation requirements associated with insurance and regulatory guidelines

Benefits

1099 independent contractors do not qualify for any benefits of any kind.
Consistent referral stream from an established community mental health center
Office space and clinical setting available
EHR system and administrative support
Billing and insurance processing support
AI scribe technology to reduce documentation time
Option to provide services remotely one day per week
Set your own schedule in alignment with client needs and clinic availability
Choose your caseload size and client mix
Opportunity to provide part-time or full-time services
Freedom to maintain outside professional work, consistent with contractor status
Optional clinical consultation and supervision opportunities
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including schools, hospitals, and community partners
Optional after-hours on-call coverage available ($200 per week)