Vera French Community Mental Health Center·Davenport, Iowa
The therapist is responsible for conducting intakes, evaluations, and providing ongoing individual, group, and family therapy. They collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, trauma-informed care for assigned clients.
Join our team!
Vera French is looking for a Therapist to join our Outpatient Therapy Team with a Monday - Friday schedule specifically with the interesting in seeing children.
Vera French has two full service clinics with one in Davenport & one in Bettendorf.
The Staff Therapist carries clinical responsibility for patients assigned for intake, evaluation and treatment.
The therapist collaborates clinically with other staff and participates with them in evaluating the services and planning future goals and objectives.
The Therapist supports and facilitates an environment that is both safe and promotes optimal trauma informed care.
Vera French also offers supervision towards licensure.
WHAT YOU'LL DO: Provide intake/evaluation services as member of multi-disciplinary team Complete intake paperwork Assessments Case presentation and assignment Provide ongoing therapy to assigned clients (and their families when appropriate): Individual Groups Family Serve as a member of multi-disciplinary team: Attend staffing and discipline meetings Responsible for assessment of own case load, work load, and working with team. supervisor/coordinator May participate in special areas of interest: Consultation and education Special interest groups including assertive training, family therapy, play therapy, individual services, summer camps, etc.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Master's degree in related field required.
LMHC or LISW licensure in State of Iowa is required.
Prefer previous experience in the field of mental health, including individual and group therapy.
Excellent public relations skills required Excellent written & verbal communications skills required Learn and Grow Vera French offers various in-house training opportunities CPR, Medication Management and other trainings through our learning management system.
To encourage our staff to continue their education, Vera French also offers a Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Repayment program for all employees after one year of employment.
Benefits & Perks Medical Insurance through UnitedHealthcare Dental and Vision Insurance through Delta Dental Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability through Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Life and Short-Term Disability options 401(k) Retirement Plan 3% employer contribution (vested on day one) 25% match on employee contributions up to 6% Paid Time Off 9 Paid Holidays 9 Paid Sick Days 2 Weeks of Vacation 1 Vera French Day NOTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE A MEDICAL EXAMINATION
I hereby certify that, if hired, I will disclose any limitations I have that may impact my ability to do the job. I understand that I may also be required to undergo a pre-employment or post-employment medical exam by the VFCMHC' designated health practitioner.
Notification and authorization to contact references and conduct background investigation
I understand that I may be subject to a background check, and hereby authorize Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates, to investigate my background to determine any and all information of concern as to my record, whether the same is of record or not, and I release employers and persons named in my application from all liability for any damages on account of his/her furnishing said information.
Additionally, you are hereby authorized to make any investigation of my personal history, educational background, military record, motor vehicle records, criminal records, and credit history through an investigative or credit agency or bureau of your choice. I authorize the release of this information by the appropriate agencies to the investigating service. I authorize and give permission for the individuals listed as references to provide written information and/or verbally discuss my background with Vera French Community Mental Health Center, or any of its affiliates.
This authorization, in original or copy form, shall be valid for this and any future reports and updates that may be required. I understand that passing the background check is a condition of employment. A negative background check can be grounds for dismissal, even if an offer has been made to me and I have been hired.
A Master's degree and LMHC or LISW licensure in the State of Iowa are required. Previous experience in mental health and excellent communication skills are preferred.
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.
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