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Licensed Therapist Cherokee


Job Location:

Cherokee, IA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 60000 - 80000
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

$60000$80000 annually depending on experience
Additional $3000 bilingual differential available

Make a Difference Where Its Needed Most

Every community deserves access to quality behavioral healthcare.

Plains Area Mental Health Inc. is seeking a Licensed Therapist to join our Cherokee team and help individuals and families receive compassionate mental health services regardless of insurance status or life circumstances. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) our mission is to provide accessible high-quality care while supporting every persons dignity growth and recovery.

If youre looking for meaningful clinical work where your experience truly makes an impact wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

  • Conduct behavioral health assessments and diagnostic interviews for children and adults.
  • Develop treatment plans and provide outpatient individual counseling.
  • Collaborate with psychiatric providers case managers peer support specialists and other members of our multidisciplinary care team.
  • Respond to crisis situations and provide emergency behavioral health services when appropriate.
  • Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule (additional compensation provided).
  • Provide clinical supervision hours for temporary licensed clinicians pursuing full licensure.

Why Plains Area Mental Health

Our clinicians work within a collaborative system designed to help clients receive comprehensive carenot just therapy alone. Youll have direct access to psychiatric providers community support services and crisis resources that allow you to focus on quality clinical care.

After building your telehealth caseload (typically within 36 months) hybrid scheduling of up to two remote days per week is available.

Qualifications

Required

  • Masters Degree (MA MS or MSW)
  • Iowa LMHC LISW or LMFT licensure
  • Valid Iowa drivers license and insurance

Preferred

  • Bilingual skills ($3000 annual differential)

Benefits

  • Health Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 160 Hours PTO During First Year
  • Seven Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) with Company Match (up to 5%)
  • Monthly and Annual Bonus Opportunities
  • NHSC Loan Repayment Eligible Site
  • Staff Development Funding
  • Relocation Assistance Available
  • Full Benefits Beginning at 30 Hours per Week

Apply today and help strengthen behavioral health services throughout Northwest Iowa.

Equal Opportunity Employer


Required Experience:

IC


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Plains Area Mental Health Center provides mental health services through its twelve locations in Northwest Iowa. Explore services.

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