Mental Health Therapist - Licensed & Pre-Licensed (Johnston)

Mental Health Therapist – Licensed & Pre-Licensed

Des Moines Wellness Center | Johnston, Iowa

• Fully Licensed Therapists: $90,000–$95,000 annually, based on experience.

• Counselors / Pre-Licensed Therapists: Starting at $70,000 annually , with compensation based on qualifications, clinical experience, and licensure status.

Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Your Next Career Opportunity Starts Here!

Are you a therapist looking for a rewarding career, a supportive clinical team, and opportunities to grow professionally?

Des Moines Wellness Center, part of Quadrant Health Group, is hiring Mental Health Therapists to join our growing behavioral health and addiction recovery team in Johnston, IA.

We welcome both independently licensed and eligible provisionally licensed therapists!

If you're working toward independent licensure, we offer on-site clinical supervision to help you continue developing your clinical skills while making a difference in people's lives.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Competitive Salary: $70,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience and licensure.

• Clinical Supervision Available: Support for eligible therapists pursuing independent licensure.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid Time Off: PTO, sick leave, and holidays.

• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced behavioral health professionals.

• Meaningful Work: Help individuals overcome addiction and build healthier futures.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mental Health Therapist, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals navigating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct individual, family, and group therapy sessions.

• Perform clinical assessments and develop personalized treatment plans.

• Help clients develop coping strategies and achieve recovery goals.

• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups.

• Collaborate with clinical professionals to coordinate treatment.

• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Provide crisis intervention and emotional support when appropriate.

Who We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related clinical field.

• Active qualifying Iowa license or credential, such as:

  • LMSW – Licensed Master Social Worker

  • LISW – Licensed Independent Social Worker

  • T-LMHC – Temporary Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor

  • Other Iowa clinical credentials approved for the position

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Passion for helping individuals with behavioral health and addiction recovery needs.

• Availability to work full-time, on-site in Johnston, IA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in mental health, addiction treatment, or behavioral healthcare.

• Familiarity with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.

• Experience providing individual or group therapy.

• Experience with electronic health records (EHR).

Early-career clinicians with qualifying Iowa licensure are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Des Moines Wellness Center is part of Quadrant Health Group, a growing organization dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment.

We believe great care starts with a supported clinical team. Our goal is to create an environment where therapists can grow professionally while making a lasting impact on the individuals they serve.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you're an experienced clinician or working toward independent licensure, we'd love to learn more about you.

Apply today and grow your career with Des Moines Wellness Center!

Employment is subject to applicable background screening and pre-employment requirements.

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Compensation details: 90000-95000 Yearly Salary

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