What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health & Marriage Counseling position at Lutheran Family Service?
- Rapid City, SD
- Bettendorf, IA
- Fort Dodge, IA
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Des Moines, IA Metro Area
- Waterloo / Cedar Falls / Waverly, IA
Do you believe faith belongs in the healing process?
Due to continued growth and increasing demand for faith-integrated mental health services, Lutheran Family Service is expanding our counseling ministry. At Lutheran Family Service, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by integrating Christian faith with evidence-based clinical care—while building a career that offers flexibility, autonomy, and strong earning potential.
Join a trusted, faith-based counseling ministry where your clinical skills and personal calling come together to bring hope, healing, and restoration to individuals, couples, and families across the Midwest.
A Growing, Thriving Counseling Ministry
Lutheran Family Service is experiencing intentional and sustained growth as demand for faith-integrated mental health care continues to expand across the Midwest. Our increasing number of counseling positions reflects a strong referral base, expanding community partnerships, and a long-term commitment to investing in clinicians and the communities we serve. This growth creates opportunities for therapists to join a stable, well-established ministry that is actively building for the future.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Purpose-driven, faith-integrated counseling in a Christian ministry setting
- Excellent income potential
- Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities
- Professional autonomy to develop and market your clinical specialties
- Established organizational support and referral network
- Join a growing ministry with a long-term vision for expanded counseling services
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation
What You’ll Do
- Provide compassionate, high-quality, Christian-centered therapy to individuals, couples, and families (in person and via telehealth)
- Respond effectively to a wide range of clinical needs, including crisis situations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and referral sources
- Manage your own schedule while meeting clinical and organizational expectations
- Maintain licensure, ethical standards, and insurance credentialing (with agency support)
- Participate in quarterly staff meetings and ministry collaboration
What You Bring
- Master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health–related field
- Independent licensure in Iowa or South Dakota (LISW, LMHC, or LMFT)
- Ability to serve diverse populations with compassion and professionalism
- Strong self-motivation, organization, and time-management skills
- A sincere desire to practice in a Christian, faith-based counseling environment
Join Our Mission
If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want a career that aligns with your faith, values, and professional goals—we invite you to join Lutheran Family Service and be part of a ministry that transforms lives.
If this sounds like a fit for you, send your résumé to:
Cassie Beltz
cbeltz@lutheranfamilyservice.org
2370 Merino Avenue
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Phone: (515) 251-4900
Fax: (515) 251-7311
Salary : $58,166 - $79,052