Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Fort Dodge, IA
October 21, 2025

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Job Description

*We’re Growing! Come Join Our Team.*

*Mental Health Therapist*

*$7500 Sign-On Bonus*

*Approved NHSC Student Loan Repayment Site*

We are an employer of and serve people of _*all*_ faiths and backgrounds. Catholic Charities understands the importance of work-life balance. We create a positive work environment where employees are engaged and feel valued, as we know this helps to best meet of the people we serve.

*ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:*

* Conduct initial psychosocial assessments and work with clients to establish treatment goals.
* Utilize evidenced-based treatment approaches to provide individual and couples therapy to adults, children and adolescents.
* Maintain clinical documentation that is in accordance with policy, as well as third-party payors & meets licensure requirements.
* Collaborate with staff psychiatrist to provide holistic care.
* Participate as a member of the treatment team by attending team meetings, clinical supervision, and all-staff gatherings.

*EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:*

* LMSW or provisional mental health clinical license in the state of Iowa required; LISW, LMHC, LMFT preferred.
* Experience of 2+ years providing mental health services preferred.
* Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
* Bilingual preferred, not required.

*BENEFITS:*

* Paid healthcare insurance premium for individual (BC/BS of Iowa). Paid dental insurance. Family policy available for purchase.
* 37.5 hour work week.
* 4 weeks paid vacation from start date, with additional increases at a later date.
* 15 paid holidays.
* 10 days paid sick leave that can also be used for family members.
* Compressed 4 day/week work schedule available with work from home options, or traditional 5 day/week schedule.
* Short and long-term disability provided.
* CEU’s and licensure paid.
* Productivity incentives.
* 3% of salary put into 403B plan regardless of what employee puts in. Can put in up to an additional 3% more for a total of a 6% match. Vested after 1 year.
* Work life balance is a priority, as Catholic Charities understands promoting self-care in its staff, means better outcomes for clients.
* A fun workplace where employees feel valued and are treated with compassion and respect.

*Catholic Charities provided the following inclusive hiring information: *We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan

Ability to Commute:
* Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* Fort Dodge, IA 50501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person