Outpatient Mental Health Therapist (LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT)

Heart of Play LLC is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and child-centered therapist to join our growing outpatient mental health practice. If you are passionate about helping children and families thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we'd love to meet you.

Position

Mental Health Therapist (Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities)

Schedule

• Part-time (10-19 clients per week) or Full-time (20+ clients per week)

• Flexible scheduling available between Monday through Friday

• W-2 Employee Position

About Heart of Play

Heart of Play specializes in providing high-quality outpatient mental health services for children, adolescents, and families. We believe healing happens through authentic relationships, creativity, and evidence-based care. Our therapists work in a collaborative environment where clinical excellence, ongoing learning, and work-life balance are highly valued.

Whether you have advanced training in play therapy or are eager to develop your skills, we provide a supportive team committed to helping clinicians grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families.

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.

• Collaborate with caregivers, schools, medical providers, and community partners as appropriate.

• Participate in clinical consultation and team meetings.

• Maintain ethical and professional standards of practice.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field.

• Active Iowa license (LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, or license eligible).

• Experience working with children and families.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Preferred

• Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or actively pursuing credentialing.

• Training in Play Therapy, EMDR, Theraplay, Gestalt Play Therapy, CBT, or other evidence-based child treatment models.

• Experience providing family therapy.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Flexible scheduling

• Consistent referral stream

• Administrative and billing support

• Electronic health record system

• Collaborative consultation with experienced clinicians

• 401(k) with employer match

• PTO for full-time employees

• Healthcare benefits for full-time employees

• Professional development opportunities including EMDR Therapy and Play Therapy training

• Support for specialized training and clinical growth

• Modern, child-friendly therapy offices

• Positive, team-oriented workplace culture

We're Looking for Someone Who...

• Enjoys working with the most amazing clients.

• Brings warmth, creativity, and professionalism to each session.

• Values collaboration and lifelong learning.

• Wants to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families.

If you're looking for a practice that values relationships, clinical excellence, and supporting therapists as much as clients, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience working with children and why you're interested in joining Heart of Play LLC.

Heart of Play LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences.