Mental Health Therapist

Location: 7545 Ashworth Road, Suite 210 West Des Moines, IA 50266

Working Model: onsite

Employee Type: 1.0

At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—  2,000+ team members across 80+ locations in five states—we offer the stability and resources to help you thrive.

Backed by more than 100 years of combined behavioral health experience, Sagent brings together the trusted legacies of Ellie Mental Health, Life Works, Nystrom & Associates, Psychiatric Associates, Sandhill Counseling & Consultation, and Vantage Point.

Here, you'll find a supportive, inclusive culture where you can hone your skills, collaborate with a fantastic team, and build a rewarding career focused on what matters most: helping others find hope. Guided by our HOPE values—Humility, Optimism, People-Centered, and Ethical Practice—we provide manageable caseloads, flexible schedules, and compensation options that work for you—from salary to production-based models.

As a Mental Health Therapist at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will perform thorough mental health evaluations, deliver effective individual therapy, create and manage treatment plans, collaborate with healthcare teams for integrated care, and maintain precise, well-organized patient records.

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision
• 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling
• Comfortable offices and clinic environment
• Free attendance for internal CEUs

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
• Provide high-quality individual therapy
• Develop and implement effective treatment plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic health records

We offer multiple pay options to meet your professional and financial goals!

• Licensed: $70,000 – 75,000
• In Training: $55,000 – 58,000

• Licensed: $62,000 – 130,000
• In Training: $58,000 – 108,000

• Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as education, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location.
• Employees in these positions are W2.

Sagent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.