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Licensed Independent Social Worker-Lakeview

UnityPoint Health


Job Location:

West Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

UnityPoint Health

Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW or LMHC)

Behavioral Health - Lakeview Counseling & Psychiatry

West Des Moines IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Full-time Benefits

*There is flexibility between 32-40 hours/week

Provide comprehensive mental health care including assessments diagnosis treatment planning and therapy for individuals families and groups. Utilize evidence-based practices and ensure care aligns with ethical cultural and regulatory standards. Collaborate with families and professionals to support patient treatment goals and ensure patient safety.

Why UnityPoint Health

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic assessments; diagnose per DSM standards.

  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

  • Provide individual couples family and group therapy including crisis intervention.

  • Utilize evidence-based practices and make referrals as needed.

  • Engage collateral sources (family friends agencies) to support treatment.

  • Deliver culturally and linguistically appropriate care.

  • May perform Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or court-related evaluations.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation aligned with treatment goals.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Masters degree in Social Work Counseling or Marriage & Family Therapy with a clinical/mental health focus.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience.

  • One year of experience with the sites specific population preferred.

Licensure:

  • Iowa: LISW LMFT LMHC

  • Illinois: LCPC LCSW LMFT

  • Wisconsin: LCSW LMFT LPC


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As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.

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