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School-Based Therapist- Sign On Bonus Available

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Nystrom & Associates Ltd

Ankeny, IA (In Person)

$94,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/17/2026

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Job Description

School-Based Therapist
  • Sign On Bonus Available Location 1105 North Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA, 50021, United States Base Pay $58,000.00
  • $130,000.
00 / Year Employee Type Full Time (>0.75 FTE)
Description Job Title:
School Based Therapist Location:
Ankeny, IA•
Elementary School Working Model:
onsite/Hybrid (Could do 3 days in school and 2 days in clinic)
Employee Type:
1.0 FTE At Sagent Behavioral Health, we believe profound change is possible. As one of the largest behavioral health organizations in the Midwest—with 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, LifeWorks, 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 School Based Therapist at Sagent Behavioral Health, you will share our vision for expanding and improving access to quality mental health care to youth in a Elementary School setting. You'll do this by drawing upon your training and experience to meet the client where they're at. You also could see your patients 2 days in the Ankeny, IA clinic of you did not want to be in schools all 5 days of the week
Full Time Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision 401k, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Reasonable caseload expectations and flexible scheduling Free attendance for internal
CEUs Responsibilities:
Evaluate mental health diagnoses, create, implement and maintain treatment plans and complete ongoing documentation. Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Sagent staff, and school staff as needed. Provide consultation to parents and school staff. Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in your community. Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals. Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and trainings. Attend school meetings, IEP meetings, Student Intervention team, etc.
Requirements:
Master's degree in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university. Candidates will have clinical licensure or be on a licensure track for LMFT, LPCC, LICSW, or LP. Experience completing diagnostic assessments, treatment plans and clinical case notes with the ability to demonstrate and model stable, appropriate boundaries with clients. Proficient in the use of Office 365 and EHR systems. At least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
Compensation:
This is a non-exempt position. Total earnings for this position will range from $50,000
  • $70,000 annually, depending on compensation model selected, number of client sessions per week, licensure, experience, and average reimbursement rate. Sign On Bonus Available
  • Actual compensation may be determined by various factors such as licensure, experience, skillset, internal equity, schedule and/or location. Estimates are factored on a 1.0 FTE.
  • 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.

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