LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT
Children & Adolescent Mental Health Therapist, Outpatient
37.5 Hours Weekly, Salaried
$10K Sign-On Bonus + HRSA Loan Forgiveness
Sioux City, IA, Relocation Assistance
HealthCare Recruiters International (HCRI) is seeking a Licensed or Pre-Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT) to join a beautiful, newly built outpatient behavioral health clinic serving children, adolescents, and families in Sioux City, Iowa.
This role offers a supportive team environment, paid supervision toward licensure, and a manageable caseload focused primarily on children and adolescents. Therapists provide trauma-informed care for low to mild acuity mental health diagnoses while working alongside an established team of collaborative clinicians.
Children & Adolescent Therapist Schedule
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM or four 9-hour shifts
• Approximately 4–5 client sessions per day
• Three-week ramp-up period to full caseload at full compensation
Children & Adolescent Therapist Responsibilities
• Provide individual therapy primarily to children and adolescents
• Option to see adult clients on caseload, if desired
• Deliver trauma-informed care for low-mild acuity mental health diagnoses
• Support families through counseling and psychoeducation
• Facilitate group therapy, parenting education, or support sessions as needed
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and treatment records
• Collaborate with a team of established therapists for consultation and support
Children & Adolescent Therapist Requirements
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy,
• Licensed or license-eligible in Iowa (LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
• Passion for working with children, adolescents, and families
• Trauma-informed care approach preferred
• EMDR, PCIT, or CBT training is a plus
Outpatient Therapist Compensation
• Pre-licensed (LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT): $60K to $75K
• Fully licensed (LPC, LCSW, LMFT): $70K to $80K
• $10,000 sign-on bonus and HRSA loan forgiveness eligible site
• 4 weeks PTO, 13 paid holidays, 10 sick days
• Employer-paid health and dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance
• 403(b) with 6% employer match, flexible spending account
• Short and long-term disability
• $300 CME allowance plus paid specialty trainings
• Paid clinical supervision toward independent licensure
• AI-assisted documentation tools to reduce administrative workload