Mental Health Counselor
Iowa Primary Care Association·Fort Dodge, Iowa
Iowa Primary Care Association·Fort Dodge, Iowa
Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients referred by primary care providers. Provide various therapeutic interventions, including crisis management and individual or group therapies, while maintaining detailed patient records.
Description The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a Mental Health Counselor to provide care at a community health center (FQHC) in Fort Dodge, IA! LISW and LMHC all encouraged to apply!
What is a community health center (FQHC)? The largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations. With an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.
Provides psychosocial assessment to patients and families to identify emotional, social and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation for those referred by primary care providers. Formulates, develops and implements a comprehensive psychosocial treatment plan utilizing appropriate clinical social work and/or counseling treatments and interventions. Interventions may include crisis intervention, brief and long-term individual, marital, and family and/or group therapies. Provides therapeutic crisis intervention and emergency behavioral health services as required. Participates in period staff conferences to present case histories; confer with internal external members of therapy team to develop comprehensive evaluations or plan pertinent therapy programs to provide maximum benefits for each patient. Prepares and maintains a case record for each patient to describe the nature of social problems and services suggested or provided. Provides education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient’s diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation. Maintains working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies and resources.
Student Loan Repayment Programs: Eligible for $50,000 in student loan repayment in exchange for 2 years of service through state & federal programs Competitive Salary: starting at $55,000-75,000 based on experience. Wellness Reimbursement Program: Reimburse your monthly gym/fitness/wellness fee up to $25/month. Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending available. Paid Time Off: 160 hours for full-time salaried employees + 8 paid holidays (1 additional floating holiday after 6 months of employment) Retirement Plans: 401k with 5% employer match. Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment!
Graduation from accredited master’s social work, counseling, marriage/family therapy and/or behavioral health education program. Licensed as behavioral health professional to practice as LISW or LMHC in Iowa
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.
