What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist- Cherokee position at Plains Area Mental Health, Inc?
$60,000–$80,000 annually depending on experience
Additional $3,000 bilingual differential available
Make a Difference Where It's Needed Most
Every community deserves access to quality behavioral healthcare.
Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our Cherokee team and help individuals and families receive compassionate mental health services regardless of insurance status or life circumstances. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality care while supporting every person's dignity, growth, and recovery.
If you're looking for meaningful clinical work where your experience truly makes an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Conduct behavioral health assessments and diagnostic interviews for children and adults.
- Develop treatment plans and provide outpatient individual counseling.
- Collaborate with psychiatric providers, case managers, peer support specialists, and other members of our multidisciplinary care team.
- Respond to crisis situations and provide emergency behavioral health services when appropriate.
- Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards.
- Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (additional compensation provided).
- Provide clinical supervision hours for temporary licensed clinicians pursuing full licensure.
Why Plains Area Mental Health?
Our clinicians work within a collaborative system designed to help clients receive comprehensive care—not just therapy alone. You'll have direct access to psychiatric providers, community support services, and crisis resources that allow you to focus on quality clinical care.
After building your telehealth caseload (typically within 3–6 months), hybrid scheduling of up to two remote days per week is available.
Qualifications
Required
- Master's Degree (MA, MS, or MSW)
- Iowa LMHC, LISW, or LMFT licensure
- Valid Iowa driver's license and insurance
Preferred
- Bilingual skills ($3,000 annual differential)
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 160 Hours PTO During First Year
- Seven Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match (up to 5%)
- Monthly and Annual Bonus Opportunities
- NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible Site
- Staff Development Funding
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Full Benefits Beginning at 30 Hours per Week
Apply today and help strengthen behavioral health services throughout Northwest Iowa.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000