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Psychotherapist

PAMHC has immediate openings for full-time Psychotherapists in our Cherokee, Le Mars, Denison, Ida Grove, Carroll, Sac City, Spirit Lake and Storm Lake locations. Positions are hybrid with in-person and up to two remote telehealth days once telehealth case load can be supported. Full time is a minimum of 30 hours per week with full benefits, looking to fill 40 hours per week, but hours are negotiable.

Plains Area Mental Health, Inc. is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic and an accredited Community Mental Health Center with 8 clinic locations in Northwest Iowa. Our mission is to provide affordable quality mental health services to the people of the communities we serve, respecting each individual’s dignity, worth, and potential for growth. Ensuring an environment of confidentiality and dedication – we put our people first.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
PTO – 160 Hours first year with annual Increases
7 Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Plan – Up to 5% Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Monthly and Annual Incentives/Bonuses – ability to earn an additional $10,000 plus annually
Continuing Education Funds/Hours available after three months of employment with incremental increases
Approved Sites for NHSC Loan Repayment
Relocation Funds Available and Negotiable
EMDR and PCIT Training within First Year of Employment
Supervision for Full Licensure for Temp Licensed
Team-based care including Case Managers, Peer Support, Community Support, RNs, Psychiatric NPs and PAs, and a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Access to Plains Area Crisis Response Staff 24/7
Opportunities for fully licensed to provide clinical supervision for licensure for temp licensed

Position Summary

Assess children and adults through diagnostic interviews and decide on appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Provides consultation on a case, program, or community basis. Performs psychotherapy and brief counseling to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. Provide emergency services and interventions as needed. Regular review and consultation with the Team for consistent communication and treatment for better outcomes for clients. Work with internal Case Managers on referrals to Psychiatric, Community Support, Habilitation, Peer Support, and other appropriate programs. Completes documentation according to the documentation submission standards for the Center. Required periodic on-call rotation, on-call pay above base salary.

Requirements

MA/MS/MSW or Similar Professional Degree from Accredited Program
LMHC, LISW, LMFT, or Temporary Licensure tLMHC, tLMFT, LMSW
Valid Driver’s License and Insurance

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual a plus, but not required

E.O.E

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Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Clinical
Location: Any PAMHC location
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Temporary Licensed - $60,000 to $70,000 base salary (30-40 hours per week) depending on experience. Fully Licensed - $71,000 to $80,000 base salary (30-40 hours per week) depending on experience.

Posted: 3/25/25
Expires: Posted until filled.

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