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School-Based Therapist

New Hope Healing
Urbandale, IA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

New Hope Healing (www.new-hope-healing) is a looking for a licensed mental health professional to join our team as a school-based therapist. We currently have partnerships with Des Moines, Urbandale, Waukee, West Des Moines and SouthEast Polk Public Schools. Please look at our website at www.new-hope-healing.com for more information about our team and philosophy.

Our Ideal Candidate

  • Has experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
  • Is passionate about serving underserved and marginalized communities.
  • Utilizes a systems-based approach when supporting students and families.
  • Practices from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused perspective or is eager to learn.
  • Has training or experience in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Adlerian Play Therapy, or other evidence-based play therapy approaches (or a willingness to develop these skills).

Benefits Include

  • Flexible 1099 opportunities (part-time or full-time) with scheduling autonomy and competitive compensation (77/23% for temporarily licensed therapists; 80/20% for fully licensed therapists).
  • Comprehensive billing, credentialing, scheduling, and administrative support.
  • Clinical supervision for temporarily licensed therapists.
  • School-Based Therapist consultation, mentorship, and team-building opportunities.
  • A highly collaborative environment alongside mental health therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and physical therapists.
  • Free CEUs and ongoing professional development through in-house trainings with local and nationally recognized presenters.
  • Summer stipend for eligible school-based therapists.

We really do look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have. If interested, please send your resume to jen@new-hope-healing.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Urbandale, IA 50322

Salary : $70,000 - $120,000

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