ChildServe·Des Moines, Iowa
Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric clients and their families. Develop focused treatment plans with measurable objectives to help children build resiliency and hope.
Our team is growing, and we’re expanding our services across a new location!
We’re looking for Licensed (or Temporary Licensed) Mental Health Therapists to join our outpatient therapy clinic at the new Des Moines location.
The ideal candidate brings a playful, creative, trauma-informed, and family-centered approach, along with experience supporting children and adolescents.
We also value a willingness to partner with families of children with special health care needs This position will be based at our new Des Moines location!
Schedule Full-Time, 40 hours/week Clinic hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) retirement plan with company match Life and disability insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Student loan reimbursement eligible What You’ll Do Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric clients and their families. Focus on family partnership and the social and emotional needs of the child to help them experience hope and build resiliency in their lives. Provide complete, thorough ongoing assessment of children and families via guidelines, including psychosocial and treatment needs. Develop focused treatment plans that identify specific measurable objectives or performance goals and interventions. What You’ll Need Current Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist LMSW or TLMCH encouraged to apply. Strong verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated high level of ethics. Flexibility and adaptability within an evolving service and processes Experience with children & adolescents, preferred. Play Therapy, EMDR, PCIT training or willingness to get trained. Ability to read, write, and speak the English language. Ability to lift up to 35 lbs., be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand. Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing Careers@childserve.org.
Requires a current license as an LISW, LMHC, LMFT, or Psychologist, though LMSW or TLMCH candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have experience with children and adolescents and a willingness to be trained in Play Therapy, EMDR, or PCIT.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Iowa are often driven by ongoing demand for psychiatric and mental health services across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for advanced practice credentials, current licensure, and certifications such as DEA, BLS, and ACLS; this posting also includes benefits like medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your PMHNP certification and Iowa license before applying.
