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Mental Health Therapist
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Pathways Behavioral Services
Waterloo, IA (In Person)
$57,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Full Time Mental Health Therapist Who we are and what we stand for Founded in 1967 to serve clients solely in Black Hawk County, Pathways has expanded in the years since to offer comprehensive substance use, mental health, and problem gambling treatment and prevention services to people in six northeast Iowa counties - Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy, and Black Hawk. Our incredible staff includes counselors, nurses, technicians, community educators, wellness coaches, receptionists, billers, BHIS workers, peer support specialists, care navigators, and more. Pathways is CARF-accredited and a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Pathways' skilled and dedicated staff work together to improve and enrich the lives of individuals and families in our communities. Pathways utilizes holistic approaches to prevention and treatment. Why our staff love it here Pathways offers a fun, collaborative, and team-oriented atmosphere. Benefits included regular raises and bonuses, health/dental/vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, retirement matching, an employee assistance program, paid training, licensure/certification reimbursement, and mileage reimbursement. Pathways was a 2022 and 2024 Employer of Choice (WCF Courier). Current employees nominated the agency for this honor in recognition of Pathway's flexible, compassionate, and staff-oriented leadership and policies. Pathways also offers paths for promotion and opportunities to further education and seek advanced degrees. Pathways boasts many long-term employees; 40% of our staff have been with Pathways 5+ years. Pathways received the Exceptional Nonprofit of the Year Award in 2025 from the University of Northern Iowa Nonprofit Leadership Allian The ideal candidate will: Conduct comprehensive mental health and substance use evaluations Provide skilled counseling, utilizing evidence-based practices Assess crisis situations and provide appropriate supports and referrals Complete quality and timely documentation within an Electronic Health Record and statewide data reporting systems Engage in case management, including working with referral sources and other resources Demonstrate professional qualities including time management, organization, and communication Be independently licensed (LISW, LMHC, or LMFT).