Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.


• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy using evidence-based practices.


• Deliver crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.


• Maintain appropriate clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) within required timeframes.


• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to ensure effective outcomes.


• Work collaboratively with primary care providers, care coordinators, and other healthcare team members to support integrated behavioral health care.


• Provide consultation to medical staff regarding behavioral health concerns and treatment recommendations.


• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and treatment options.


• Support referrals to specialty mental health, substance use services, community resources, or higher levels of care when needed.


• Adhere to all federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, Rural Health Clinic requirements, and clinic policies.


• Maintain active licensure and complete all mandated continuing education.


• Uphold professional, ethical, and culturally sensitive standards of practice.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Professional Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills; communicates clearly and effectively


• Complete annual education requirements.


• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.


• Report to work on time and as scheduled.


• Wear identification while on duty.


• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.


• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.


• Comply with all organizational policies.


• Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.


• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.


• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.


• Active Iowa state licensure required (e.g., LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent).


• Ability to obtain credentialing with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.


• Strong therapeutic skills and experience working with diverse populations.


• Proficient with electronic health record systems.