Iowa | Mental Health Therapist | Telehealth

Iowa | Mental Health Therapist | Telehealth

Remote

Telehealth Mental Health Therapist – Remote

Please note: This is a state-specific application. If you are not currently licensed in Iowa, we encourage you to visit to view our active openings by state.

If you do not see a current opportunity in your state, we still welcome you to submit your information through our General Application for Future Openings, also available on our website. We’d love to keep your details on file for future consideration.

About Affect Building on our success in substance use disorder care, Affect has expanded its services to include high-quality, accessible mental health treatment. Our model brings together licensed therapists, innovative technology, and a deeply human approach to help people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges—on their terms.

As we grow, we’re seeking skilled, compassionate licensed mental health professionals to join our remote care team. If you're an Iowa licensed LISW, LMFT, or LMHC looking to make an impact through virtual care, we’d love to connect.

Our ability to provide supervision for non-independent mental health professionals varies by state and license, but we also encourage you to apply. We try to support non-independent licenses when possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and collaboratively develop evidence-based treatment plans
• Provide individual psychotherapy sessions via secure telehealth platforms
• Support Members with a wide range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges with flexibility to work with members with substance use disorders at times.
• Maintain clear and timely clinical documentation in our electronic medical record (EMR) system. Affect provides an AI-powered clinical scribe to assist with documentation, helping reduce administrative burden and allowing clinicians to spend more time focused on member care.
• Coordinate care as needed and contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary environment
• Participate in clinical team meetings and optional case consultations
• Adhere to HIPAA and all applicable state licensure regulations

Requirements:

• Active and verifiable license from one of the following Iowa licenses: LISW, LMFT, or LMHC, as well as your state of residence if it is not Iowa . All credentials must be verified through the State Board’s website as part of the application process
• Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient, private practice, or telehealth settings
• Strong communication and clinical skills with a person-centered, trauma-informed approach
• Comfort with EMRs, Google Suite or Microsoft Office, and telehealth tools
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with professionalism and integrity
• Have a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace and reliable internet

The Benefits of Joining Affect

• The salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $80,000 and will commensurate with experience and professional license.
• Full-time employees may enroll in offered medical, dental, and vision coverage and employer paid life and disability insurance also provided.
• Paid vacation, sick time, company observed holidays and parental leave is provided to full-time employees.
• Remote work options with full-time and part-time schedules
• AI-powered clinical scribe technology to streamline documentation and reduce administrative workload
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Supportive team culture focused on impact, collaboration, and innovation
• Be part of building a modern, inclusive, and accessible mental health care system

Join us as we expand our mission—empowering recovery, healing, and hope through digital-first mental health care.

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As set forth in Affect’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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