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Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time)

ChildServe logoChildServeIowa City, IAPart timePosted 4mo ago

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Iowa post a median of $21.50 an hour, the middle half $21.25–$56.50, across 12 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Iowa earn a median of $29.27 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

We are seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time) to work in our outpatient therapy clinic. The ideal candidate will possess a trauma and family-oriented approach and will have experience with children/ adolescents and experience or willingness to work with families of children with special healthcare needs.

As a nonprofit organization, we also participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Schedule

  • Monday-Friday, part-time
  • Typical business hours
  • Office based position

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment services for pediatric clients and their families.
  • Focus on family partnership and the social and emotional needs of the child to help them experience hope and build resiliency in their lives.
  • Provide complete, thorough, ongoing assessment of children and families via guidelines, including psychosocial and treatment needs.
  • Develop focused treatment plans that identify specific, measurable objectives, performance goals, and interventions.

What You’ll Need

  • Required: Current Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marital and Family Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated a high level of ethics.
  • Flexibility and adaptability within an evolving service and processes
  • Experience with children & adolescents preferred.
  • Play Therapy, EMDR, PCIT training or willingness to get trained.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing Careers@childserve.org .

Why Child Serve ?

Child Serve has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

  • Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life .
  • We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5,800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
  • Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
  • Our learning never stops . As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at Child Serve .
  • We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued, and all feel safe and welcome.
  • We’re moving forward together . Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.

Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!

Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From ChildServe's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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