Provide therapeutic services and support to children, families, and clients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include maintaining licensure standards, developing clinical conceptualizations, and implementing effective treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's level license in Iowa (LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT or temporary equivalents) and a graduate degree. Preferred experience includes working with children and adolescents in an outpatient clinic setting.
Category: Professional ServicesMake a Difference Every Day — Become a Therapist at Ascent Therapy Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As an Independent Contract Therapist at Ascent Therapy, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential. About Ascent Therapy At Ascent Therapy Group we believe in the human ability to rise, grow, and blossom. Ascent means to rise through the air. A seedling rising is a symbol of growth, hope and possibility. Even when conditions are undesirable, the ability of a seed to sprout, grow and evolve over time represents our belief in you. At Ascent Therapy Group, we value connecting with you in a way that offers warmth, safety, and healing. We believe connection is an energy exchange; it has the power to deepen the moment, inspire change, and cultivate natural strengths. At Ascent Therapy Group we hope to provide you an experience that nurtures your authentic self and transcends your struggle into peace.
Position
Overview: Ascent Therapist As a Therapist at Ascent, you'll serve as member of the multidisciplinary team providing therapeutic services and support to children, families, and clients.
Examples of essential functions include but are not limited to: Meet all licensure and ethical standards outlined by governing licensing body; Serve as mandatory reporter and maintain certification Comply with all applicable safety and health regulatory requirements Adhere to billing expectations as determined by individual role Participate in individual and team meetings focused on administrative and clinical development Develop clinical conceptualization for collaboration with the multidisciplinary team; Provide clinical knowledge including the ability to adjust therapeutic style and interventions conducive to the development and maintenance of a therapeutic relationship with clients, families, and supports across the life span Be cognizant and respectful of cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients/family Ensure a sound theoretical base and the ability to conceptualize and implement effective treatment for clients Maintain professional boundaries with clients, families, supports, school, and other agency employees Why Ascent Therapy? We care for the people who care for our kids.
Schedule
Monday through Friday; Primarily day hours; flexibility to schedule late afternoon or early evening appointments
Benefits
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunities For Advancement
Weekly Payroll
Established Client Base
Annual Training Allotments
Free Supervision For Temporary Licenses
Full-time employees enjoy: We provide an already established client base, no need for you to recruit families
Growth
Support: annual training allotments to further education, professional development, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement If you are a temporary licensed therapist, we encourage you to apply. We provide individual and group supervision towards your full licensure at no cost to you
Convenient
Pay: Weekly payroll Potential to earn more by exceeding billing requirements Independent contract positions have flexibility to establish preferred workload And most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact
Experience: Strong assessment and intervention / observation skills, as well as good written and verbal communication skills; Clinical experience with children, adolescents and adults; Experience in an outpatient clinic setting is preferred.
