True North Therapy & Wellness – Seeking Mental Health Therapist

True North Therapy & Wellness, a mental health private practice located in West Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking candidates for the position of Mental Health Therapist.

About True North Therapy & Wellness: At True North, we believe in creating the culture of growth and possibilities for both our clients and clinicians. Our mission is to provide collaborative and compassionate care to our clients and bring those same qualities to supporting each other in our professional development. As clinicians, we strive to integrate our client’s unique needs and preferences with our knowledge of evidence-based interventions to provide exceptional care. Our vision (and the inspiration for our practice name) is to aid our clients in overcoming the barriers that stand in the way of living the life they would find most meaningful – truly living well by their own definition of the word – and being a small part of sending that ripple out into the world. We value collaboration; ongoing learning, growth, and development; compassion; authenticity; creativity; and humor.

Position Overview: As a Mental Health Therapist with us, you will have the opportunity to provide outpatient mental health therapy in an office setting for clients seeking care with diverse presenting concerns. Therapists under clinical supervision will provide therapy to adolescents and adults; independently licensed clinicians are invited to serve children, couples, and families as well if within their scope. This is a full time, W-2 (not 1099/independent contractor) position, with compensation based on a percentage of income received.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform clinical mental health counseling services to clients of True North Therapy & Wellness
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with client’s other healthcare professionals/treatment team members and families as needed
Participate in regular clinical team meetings to enhance individual professional growth and team development

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth
Clinical supervision for provisional licensed master’s level clinicals is provided as a benefit of employment
Administrative support for insurance eligibility, claim filing, and claim collection
Group consultation and other professional development opportunities provided
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Furnished office in a newly renovated space in West Des Moines

Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
Currently licensed as a mental health clinician (LMHC/TLMHC, LISW/LMSW, LMFT/TLMFT) or eligible for provisional license in Iowa (all license qualifications except completed supervision plan must be met). PhD/PsyD candidates are also invited to apply but must be independently licensed.
Ability to be available 36 hours/week for client scheduling and to complete 25 client sessions/ week. Some weekday evening hours (after 5pm) will be required
Strong written & verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice.
Be organized and detail oriented.
Have the ability to work independently on tasks assigned and collaboratively with others at True North and in the community.

You may be perfect for this position if:

You are aligned with True North Therapy & Wellness mission, vision, and values
You are committed to ongoing personal and professional development, and in providing evidence-based, high-quality client care
You are energized by helping others and contributing to the growth of True North Therapy & Wellness. While those who aspire to have their own private practice one day are encouraged to apply, please do not apply if you plan to do so in the near future. We dedicate a lot of time to our work family and strive to provide as much flexibility and autonomy as possible for clinicians to be creative in their role while contributing to our overall mission.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, references, and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected].