Mental Health Therapist
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP·West Des Moines, Iowa
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP·West Des Moines, Iowa
The Therapist provides individual and group therapy sessions while assessing the therapeutic needs of clients and families in an outpatient facility. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, and acting as a primary advocate for clients.
The Therapist is responsible for providing individual and group therapy sessions for clients in a specialized Outpatient facility. Position is responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of the individuals and families, and for developing appropriate treatment. Therapists act as the primary contact for clients and families throughout the treatment process and serve as a client advocate with the treatment team. Position acts as a liaison with referral sources, clinical partners, and individuals to coordinate care throughout the treatment process. Essential Responsibilities Exemplifies our 5 Star Service to clients, team members, referents, and families. Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of clients, determining appropriate interventions, and conducting individual and group therapy sessions in accordance with these needs. Completes psychosocial evaluations, treatment plans, contact logs, discharge plans and other reports required for each client in compliance with State, accrediting bodies, quality guidelines and payor source guidelines. Conducts weekly individual and family therapy sessions for assigned caseload. Monitors behavioral interventions for each client and provides skills coaching as needed. Conducts specialized groups as assigned based on education, training, and experience; supervises or co-leads groups with staff or interns when appropriate. Selects appropriate interventions to meet the clinical needs of individual clients. Maintains therapeutic relationship with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes. Sets limits and hold boundaries in a kind and firm manner. Demonstrates effective verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation, involving other staff as needed. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate client care from admission through discharge. Attends weekly clinical, consultation and business meetings; presents cases to be discussed as pre-assigned. Completes documentation in a timely and accurate manner reflecting ongoing assessment of client’s clinical presentation and behaviors. Communicates client progress with the referral source, family, parent, or guardian informed of treatment goals and plans, as appropriate. Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, or department reports in a timely and accurate manner. QualificationsEducation and Experience Position requires a master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology. Must hold Iowa State licensure (LMSW, LMHC, or Temporary MHC), in good standing. Position requires a minimum of two (1) years experience working with clients with clients with primary mental health diagnosis. Other Requirements Position requires incumbent to have a valid driver’s license. Clearance of TB test, fingerprinting and state clearance, and any other mandatory state/federal requirements. Current CPR and First Aid certification. Pasadena Villa Outpatient provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Pasadena Villa reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “At-Will.” ISJPOP
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology, along with valid Iowa State licensure (LMSW, LMHC, or Temporary MHC). A minimum of one to two years of experience working with primary mental health diagnoses and current CPR/First Aid certification are required.
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.
