Therapist - LPHA (Des Moines)

"LSI values individuals as individuals, creating a workspace where team members feel appreciated and supported by their peers, supervisors, and agency, which is crucial for people working in the mental health field." - Jose Saavedra, LSI Program Supervisor in Mental Health Services

At LSI, we are dedicated to wrapping compassionate care around the children and families we are privileged to serve. Our therapists are central to our mission and serve as expert advisors to LSI's early childhood, behavioral health, and family safety teams.

We are seeking a Full time/Part time Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) to work with a team of experienced and licensed Clinical supervisors in providing telehealth and in-person therapy and counseling to couples, families, adults, and children in Des Moines (Polk County and surrounding areas). This is an immediate opening due to high community need, and we are excited to offer the potential for a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates!

In This Role, You Will

• Provide community based therapy and counseling assessments
• Have the potential to see clients in a school and office based settings
• Serve a diverse population of children, adults, couples, and families
• Develop individual treatment plans to fully address each client's various behavioral and mental health care needs
• Manage case plan oversight and re-evaluate as necessary to build the best possible outcomes for our clients
• Have the ability to receive free clinical licensure supervision from one of our Clinical Supervisors
  
  

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling or other approved related field (LMFT,LMHC)
• Must be licensed in the state of Iowa (temporary and provisionally licensed applicants are encouraged to apply!)
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Strong computer skills, including electronic client care databases and MS Office software
• Flexible availability - evening and weekend hours may be required to meet the needs of clients
• A valid driver's license, good driving record, and auto insurance
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check
  
  

Benefits And Perks

LSI values each staff member as a holistic person with concerns, interests, and commitments outside of work. Our team cares about each other, believes in work-life balance, and provides flexible scheduling to meet your needs. LSI offers a 401(k), generous paid time off, and health, dental, life, and vision insurance. We also provide self-support perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon. This opportunity offers:

• Provide therapy and counseling assessments on a flexible schedule that works for you
• Free clinical licensure supervision and opportunities for licensure reimbursement
• Yearly stipend for trainings, credit hours, and development opportunities
• New competitive pay structure that allows for significant monthly bonuses and higher average pay than similar local agencies
• Statewide team of therapists who value collaboration
  
  

Who We Are

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

Ready to get started and join Team LSI? Apply today!

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.