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School Based Therapist

Integrative Counseling Solutions, Inc.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026

Company Description

We are a dedicated, innovative and multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals who are breaking down barriers to help Iowans access mental health services in Central Iowa schools in 8 counties and our two offices in West Des Moines and Knoxville.  Our team includes 14  Licensed therapists of all disciplines, a Psychiatrist, a Psych Nurse and 5 Skill Development Counselors.  We are focused on evidence based and trauma-informed care.  To support that effort, we provide free play therapy training with an Adlerian focus,  to our staff through Integrative's Play Therapy Institute. 

Job Description


If you are a dedicated mental health professional who is passionate about improving client outcomes and helping Iowans to access mental health services, we want you to join our team!

We offer:

EXCELLENT COMPENSATION

A SUPPORTIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT

FLEXIBLE SUMMER HOURS

FREE PLAY THERAPY TRAINING

FREE SUPERVISION TOWARDS LICENSURE


Integrative Counseling Solutions,Inc. seeks a licensed therapist with a LISW, LMSW, LMHC or LMFT, to join our growing School Based Team. Positions available in Dallas, Story, Green, Madison, Warren, Marion, Jasper and Polk County Schools and offices.

 

We are a dedicated, innovative and multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals who are breaking down barriers to help Iowans access mental health services in Central Iowa.

The ideal candidate will have over 2 years experience as a licensed therapist, additional training in a therapeutic method, experience treating children, teens, adults and families. CADC and/or Registered Play Therapist (RPT) are a plus!

This is a year round position.

Duties include:

  • Evaluating and assessing children, parents and families and developing specific mental health treatment plan.

  • Providing individual and family therapy services with emphasis on dealing with trauma and building resilience.

  • Collaborating with school staff to meet needs of children and families.       


Interested candidates should send in a cover letter and resume to:  


Integrative Counseling Solutions, Inc.

Attn: Cheryl Garland

1200 Valley West Drive #306

West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Qualifications

Position requires:

  • Master's degree and licensure as an LISW,  LMSW, LMHC or LMFT.

  • Experience providing therapeutic services to children, youth and families.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Successful candidates must have clear background checks through the Division of Criminal Investigation and the Child Abuse Registry and must have a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

© 2017 Integrative Counseling Solutions, Inc.

​Integrative Counseling Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.I

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