Individual / Couple / Family Therapist

The owners of Central Iowa Institute (CIFI) started their practice after years of serving the community through community mental health, and found that the restrictions and intense requirements made it difficult to do their best work. They set out to create a group practice where clinicians get to create the career they want. We want to hear what your ideal caseload looks like and fill you with the clients you enjoy. The research is clear, when therapists are happy, they provide more effective care.

We are seeking experienced and talented Therapists to join our new and growing group practice and work with individuals, couples, and families. We will consider licensed and temporary licensed Mental Health Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists who are licensed in Iowa.

See our website ( and this video from our Executive Director ( for more information.

CIFI Mission

The Central Iowa Family Institute’s mission is to provide:

• Innovative couple and family therapy services through its on-site Clinic.
• Training programs for mental health and other professionals on-site, in community settings
• Cutting-edge research initiatives that focus on the development of new treatment models and training techniques.
• Through this dynamic interaction of treatment, training and research, CIFI helps families, serves mental health care professionals and brings innovative perspectives to a broad array of community service agencies and other health care facilities.

Benefits

Working with CIFI comes with several enticing benefits:

• As an employee, up to $600 of health insurance premiums are paid by CIFI.
• All marketing, client placement, and billing is done for you so you can focus on your clients.
• Cooperative Revenue Sharing : We’re in this together and we succeed together.
• Flexible Work Schedule: You have flexibility to shape your work hours.
• Telehealth and In-Person Flexibility: Embrace the versatility of our hybrid role, allowing you to seamlessly blend in-person and remote work.
• Professional Growth : We provide ongoing training to help you expand your personal skills and stay up-to-date with the latest research.
• Lasting Client Impact : Working collaboratively with a team enables profound and enduring healing beyond what is possible alone.
• Great Company Culture : Our culture is collaborative and compassionate, with everyone contributing to shape and build our vision.
• Client Focus : You can concentrate on your clients and their healing while we handle all the background support.
• Deep Personal Satisfaction: Be part of a visionary team that is making a substantial impact on people's lives, and appreciate the profound personal satisfaction that comes with that.

Responsibilities

As a therapist at CIFI, your responsibilities include:

• Keep a work schedule of a minimum of 25 clients per week
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on clients' goals and needs.
• Facilitating client growth through a team approach, collaborating with other therapists and healthcare professionals to provide integrated treatment plans.
• Monitoring clients' progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Providing crisis intervention services when needed.
• Optional: Leading group therapy sessions if you have an interest in that area.
• Taking ownership of an area of expertise and staying current with research to provide ongoing training for the team.
• Receiving ongoing training from other team members in their subject matter expertise.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of client sessions and progress.
• Committing to ongoing personal development to stay at the forefront of research.
• Optional: opportunity for conducting workshops and research if you have a particular a interest

Qualifications & Characteristics

To be considered for a position, candidates should possess the following qualifications and characteristics:

• Fully licensed in Iowa (LISW, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent) is preferred, but temporary licensed therapists are welcomed.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a therapist leading individual or group therapy sessions.
• Trained in Family Systems Therapy preferred, but a willingness to grow and expand current theoretical orientation is welcomed.
• Leveraging expertise in modalities outside of the core to bring a unique perspective and insight.
• Ability to pass a state background check.
• A strong, curious, and passionate attitude toward personal growth and learning.
• Exceptional communication skills, both internally to shape the vision and in working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Compassion and a commitment to alleviating suffering in a holistic and lasting manner.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to create something truly exceptional.

We look forward to welcoming dedicated therapists who share our vision of holistic healing at Central Iowa Family Institute. Join us in this groundbreaking journey to transform mental health services and create a lifelong path to peace and well-being.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. CIFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Note: Commission Pay as above is incentive-based. Therapists who bring in less than or equal to $5999 per month will earn 50% commission. $6000 will earn you 55% commission. An additional $4000 will earn you 60% of that amount, and an additional $4000 will earn you 65% of that amount.