Iowa Substance Abuse Provider

Substance Abuse Mental Health Provider

Join our team in Harlan, IA, where we offer a supportive environment for mental health professionals. This position provides an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary behavioral health team.

Job Description

• Flexible schedule with a 40-hour workweek, including options for a 4-day week (Thursday evenings and Fridays required)
• Work in a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with a supportive, multi-disciplinary behavioral health team
• Provide a mix of in-person and telehealth therapy for a diverse caseload (individual, couples, family, SUD therapy)
• Collaborate with a team that includes 5 office support staff, 3 med management providers, and 11 therapists

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary: $65K-$90K base salary with a $10K hiring bonus
• Quarterly bonus potential: Up to $16K in annual production bonuses
• Student loan repayment assistance: Eligibility through NHSC and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, malpractice coverage
• Retirement plan: 9.44% employer contribution to IPERS + 403b & 457 options
• Paid time off: 21 days PTO, 6 holidays, and CE benefits
• Professional development: Grant-funded training in evidence-based therapies like EMDR, TF-CBT, Gottman Couples Therapy, and more

Requirements

• Licensure: LMHC (LPC), LISW (LCSW), LMSW or LMFT (Provisional licenses accepted)
• Skillset: Training or willingness to train in substance abuse therapy; experience with evidence-based therapy preferred
• Experience: Open to all experience levels; strong communication and work ethic required
• Sponsorship: Must hold an active Iowa license

Community Overview

Harlan is rated as one of the safest communities in America. It offers a low cost of living—16% below the US average—and housing costs that are 65% lower than Omaha. The community boasts the best school district in Iowa with an A-grade ranking and a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy 700 acres of parks, hunting land, fishing, two golf courses, and a community wellness center. Harlan is also conveniently located less than an hour from Omaha, NE & Council Bluffs, IA.