Are you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated to proactively assisting individuals, families, and communities to achieve healthy behavior? At Community and Family Resources, we have the opportunity to serve clients who may be in a difficult place and help them work towards a resolution. If you are driven by the mission of serving others and strive to ensure everyone can get the help they need, this may be the place for you!

We are currently seeking a Mental Health Therapist in our Ames location. This independent clinic specializes in the treatment of children as well as adults with co-occurring, substance use and gambling concerns. Our site offers a play therapy room that is specifically outfitted to meet the needs of complex children and their families. Our offices are quiet and nicely decorated to ensure a comfortable, at home environment for those that we serve. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts clinical assessments and provides diagnosis, treatment and referrals when indicated
• Carries a treatment caseload; provides psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups as appropriate; starts and ends sessions on time; and maintains consumer confidentiality
• Accurately and punctually completes needed clinical documentation and insurance authorization requests
• Maintains appropriate client and pre-client case records
• Provides clients and families with referral resources for the services not provided by this agency or when this agency’s services are not appropriate

Schedule:

• Type: Full-time
• Hours: 40 hours each week, Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university in the social or behavioral sciences is required.
• Current Iowa Licensure as a Psychologist, Independent Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor or Marriage and Family Therapist is required. Temporary licensed individuals are welcome to apply. 

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• IPERS retirement benefit
• Optional 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO (20 days accrued in your first year)
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid trainings and CEU opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• Various discounts including tuition fees at partner schools, travel, cell phone plans, and more!

Application Process:Candidates interested in applying should submit an application and resume. Candidates will be required to complete a background check, drug screen, and TB test prior to starting employment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Community and Family Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable person(s) with disabilities to perform the essential functions.