Licensed Behavioral Therapist

Overview

Full Heart Family Therapy
• Ankeny, IA, US

Posted 2 days ago

Description

If you’re looking for a new job that allows you to have a positive impact on the lives of others, we have a great opportunity for you to join our healthcare team as a behavioral therapist. Responsibilities include providing all services required as a therapist, such as conducting assessments, facilitating groups, treatment and discharge planning, and documentation of patient care.

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy sessions to clients participating in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and general therapy services.
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments, intake evaluations, and ongoing progress reviews.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatric providers and other members of the Inner Healing Collaboration Program to ensure coordinated, holistic client care.
• Develop individualized treatment and discharge plans that integrate therapeutic, relational, and experiential approaches.
• Facilitate preparation and integration sessions for clients undergoing KAP treatment.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic health record system.
• Participate in team meetings, consultation groups, and interdisciplinary case discussions.
• Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in accordance with professional and legal guidelines.
• Stay current with research and best practices in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and integrative healing approaches.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and heart-centered team culture consistent with Full Heart’s mission and values.
• Assess client needs and build customized solutions for behavior issues while establishing individual targets and goals
• Ensure that all relevant clinical information is documented properly and sent to the patient, their referring healthcare provider, and the treatment team
• Conduct phone wellness checks on a regular basis to enquire about behavioral health and medication compliance from patients
• Create treatment plans that reflect patient’s values, goals and health while incorporating feedback from treatment team and ensuring support systems are in place
• Provide group and individual therapy to patients and families, using evidence-based approaches

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work, or a related field.
• Active Iowa clinical license (LMFT, LISW, or LMHC).
• 1–3 years of post-graduate experience providing psychotherapy to adults.
• Formal training or certification in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), or a strong interest in pursuing training.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed, attachment-based, or experiential approaches to therapy.
• Experience working collaboratively with prescribers and integrative treatment teams.
• Comfortable integrating spiritual, emotional, and somatic dimensions of healing into clinical work.
• Competence in documentation, treatment planning, and maintaining clinical compliance standards.

• Deep compassion and presence in working with clients experiencing emotional, relational, and existential distress.
• Openness to integrative and non-ordinary states of consciousness as part of the healing process.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Commitment to personal growth, self-awareness, and ongoing professional development.
• Alignment with Full Heart Family Therapy’s values of connection, compassion, collaboration, and right relationship.
• Reliability, ethical integrity, and a grounded, heart-centered therapeutic presence.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a clinical setting working in behavioral health
• Requires CPR and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical ability as well as outstanding interpersonal and communication skills are needed
• Current and unrestricted state license as an LCSW (licensed clinical social worker) or equivalent
• High school diploma or GED and a bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, or equivalent

$70,000 - $100,000 yearly

Full Heart Family Therapy is a thriving, values-driven mental health practice located in Ankeny, Iowa. Our dedicated team of clinicians provides compassionate, integrative care for individuals, couples, and families seeking emotional, relational, and spiritual healing.