At Dorothy’s House, we walk alongside survivors of human trafficking, exploitation, and prostitution as they reclaim their safety, dignity, and independence. Our team leads with compassion, accountability, and respect — creating an environment where both participants and staff can heal, grow, and thrive.
If you’re a licensed therapist who believes in trauma-informed care, personal connection, and practical hope — this is where your experience truly matters.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
Mission-Driven Work: Be part of a small, collaborative team changing lives every day.
Work-Life Balance: A 30-hour week that protects your energy while making a real impact.
Competitive Pay: $63K/year for 0.75 FTE (equal to $84K full-time).
Supportive Culture: Regular supervision, open communication, and peer collaboration.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for advanced trauma training and CCTP certification support.
No Nights or Weekends: Predictable, steady schedule with holidays and PTO.
SUMMARY OF OVERALL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Licensed Therapist at Dorothy’s House, you’ll provide trauma-informed individual and group therapy for participants in our Crisis, Residential, and Front Porch programs. You’ll collaborate closely with our Clinical Director and Care Coaches to build and implement care plans that foster safety, structure, and healing.
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Social Work or Counseling field form an approved educational program
Licensed as a psychologist, LISW, or LMHC by the State of Iowa
2+ years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health or human services preferred
CCTP certification preferred; CADC certification preferred
What we’re looking for:
Can show empathy and maintain healthy boundaries.
Stay calm and centered during challenging situations.
Identify individual strengths and utilize those strengths to promote hope, motivation, and action.
Have sufficient life experience/skills to be a guide to participants in the home.
Previous experience in an environment with trauma survivors, addiction treatment, and/or mental health counseling and support is helpful but not required.
Roles and Responsibilities
Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.
Conduct intake assessments and ongoing progress evaluations.
Develop and maintain individualized treatment and care plans.
Collaborate with program staff to integrate therapeutic goals into everyday routines.
Offer crisis support and make referrals as needed.
Maintain clinical documentation in our EMR system and ensure compliance with HIPAA and all state regulations.
For more information: contact Austin Stubbs at 515-954-9413 or austin@dorothyshouse.org
To apply: please go to our website: https://dorothyshouse.org/join-our-team/ or apply on Indeed