Employment

Dual-Role Therapist (Clinical Supervisor + Therapist)

Location: Courageous Minds Counseling | Clive, Iowa
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Clinical Director (JaCarie Owens, LCMHC, EMDR Consultant & Supervisor)

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Supervision (Primary Focus):

  • Provide clinical supervision to interns and/or provisionally licensed therapists in accordance with Iowa licensure requirements.
  • Offer support, accountability, and guidance related to clinical skills, documentation, ethical decision-making, and therapist development.
  • Maintain accurate supervision documentation and meet regularly with the Clinical Director to ensure compliance and growth support.
  • Participate in quarterly peer consultations and agency-wide trainings.

Therapy Caseload (Reduced):

  • Maintain a smaller caseload of individual, couples, or family therapy clients (as agreed upon based on your availability and strengths).
  • Deliver culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care aligned with Courageous Minds Counseling’s values and mission.
  • Complete documentation (e.g., progress notes, treatment plans) within required timeframes.

Qualifications

  • Fully licensed in the state of Iowa as a LMHC, LISW, or LMFT (Required)
  • Approved supervisor designation or eligible to begin clinical supervision credentialing process (Preferred)
  • At least 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience
  • Strong clinical background in trauma, attachment, and/or relational work
  • Experience mentoring, supervising, or training new clinicians (a plus)
  • Commitment to cultural humility, clinical growth, and collaborative practice

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay structure with separate rates for therapy and supervision roles
  • Flexible schedule with hybrid options (in-office + telehealth)
  • Access to office space, electronic health record, supervision materials, and admin support
  • Ongoing professional development, peer support, and clinical training
  • Opportunities for leadership, teaching, and future advancement

Student Intern – Mental Health Counseling

Location: Courageous Minds Counseling | Clive, Iowa
Reports To: Clinical Supervisor (JaCarie Owens, LCMHC, EMDR Consultant & Supervisor)
Position Type: Internship (Master’s Level Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology Students)

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, family, or group counseling under supervision and aligned with academic program requirements
  • Participate in weekly clinical supervision and case consultations
  • Observe and/or co-lead therapy sessions as part of your development (based on readiness and client needs)
  • Complete documentation (intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans) in a timely and ethical manner
  • Engage in reflective practices, trainings, and internal team discussions to deepen clinical knowledge
  • Assist with administrative, outreach, or special projects aligned with your learning goals

What Makes a Good Fit at Courageous Minds

We are a good fit for interns who:

  • Are curious, coachable, and open to feedback
  • Hold space for others with compassion while exploring their own triggers and growth edges
  • Are passionate about working with trauma, children, families, or underserved communities
  • Value cultural awareness, anti-oppressive frameworks, and social justice in therapy
  • Can balance professionalism with authenticity—because we’re human first, therapist second
  • Want to grow in a team that challenges, nurtures, and supports one another

Now Hiring: Licensed Therapist (LMSW, LISW, LMHC-P, LMHC, LMFT)

Join the Courageous Minds Counseling Team

We’re seeking a full-time or part-time licensed therapist to provide trauma-informed outpatient psychotherapy to clients at Courageous Minds Counseling. Ideal candidates have a passion for healing attachment wounds, supporting relational health, and working with individuals and families navigating complex trauma.

Whether you’re looking for flexibility, a supportive team culture, or a place to deepen your clinical impact-this is your chance to grow within a practice that gets it.


 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, or families within your scope of competence and clinical passion
  • Create and implement person-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans based on client needs
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation (within 24-48 hours)
  • Attend team case consultations, peer reviews, and monthly clinical meetings
  • Engage in ongoing learning around trauma, attachment, and cultural competence
  • Optional: Provide clinical supervision to interns or associate-level clinicians

 

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage & family therapy, or related field
  • Active license in the state of Iowa (LCSW, LMHC, LPC, LMFT, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment theory
  • Experience working with diverse populations and presenting concerns
  • Skilled in communication, organization, and time management
  • Comfortable with EHR documentation and telehealth platforms
  • Passionate about growth, collaboration, and client-centered care

 

Perks + Benefits:

  • Work-life balance: Flexible schedule that works for you and freedom to create your own schedule
  • Telehealth & in-person options available
  • Steady stream of client referrals
  • Admin support for billing, credentialing, and scheduling so you can focus on therapy
  • Supportive team culture with regular peer consults, weekly staff meetings and fun team events
  • Clinical autonomy: You get to do therapy your way (with integrity and excellence)
  • Fully paid EHR system
  • Newly renovated office spaces (for in-person therapists)
  • Competitive compensation (60% split for in-person services, 65% for telehealth)

 

How to Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to jowens@cmciowa.comWe’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.