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OPEN POSITIONS AT LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICE

Licensed Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health & Marriage Counseling

Clinical Therapist: School-Based Services – Cedar Rapids, IA

Licensed Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health & Marriage Counseling

Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
Omaha, Nebraska
Waverly, Iowa

Do you believe faith belongs in the healing process?

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for faith-integrated mental health services, Lutheran Family Service is expanding our counseling ministry. At Lutheran Family Service, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by integrating Christian faith with evidence-based clinical care—while building a career that offers flexibility, autonomy, and strong earning potential.

Join a trusted, faith-based counseling ministry where your clinical skills and personal calling come together to bring hope, healing, and restoration to individuals, couples, and families across the Midwest.

A Growing, Thriving Counseling Ministry

Lutheran Family Service is experiencing intentional and sustained growth as demand for faith-integrated mental health care continues to expand across the Midwest. Our increasing number of counseling positions reflects a strong referral base, expanding community partnerships, and a long-term commitment to investing in clinicians and the communities we serve. This growth creates opportunities for therapists to join a stable, well-established ministry that is actively building for the future.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Purpose-driven, faith-integrated counseling in a Christian ministry setting
Excellent income potential
Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities
Professional autonomy to develop and market your clinical specialties
Established organizational support and referral network
Join a financially sound, growing ministry with a long-term vision for expanded counseling services
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation

What You’ll Do

Provide compassionate, high-quality, Christian-centered therapy to individuals, couples, and families (in person and via telehealth)
Respond effectively to a wide range of clinical needs, including crisis situations
Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and referral sources
Manage your own schedule while meeting clinical and organizational expectations
Maintain licensure, ethical standards, and insurance credentialing (with agency support)
Participate in quarterly staff meetings and ministry collaboration

What You Bring

Master’s or doctoral degree in a mental health–related field
Independent licensure in Iowa or Nebraska (LISW, LMHC, or LMFT)
Ability to serve diverse populations with compassion and professionalism
Strong self-motivation, organization, and time-management skills
A sincere desire to practice in a Christian, faith-based counseling environment

Join Our Mission

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want a career that aligns with your faith, values, and professional goals—we invite you to join Lutheran Family Service and be part of a ministry that transforms lives.

If this sounds like a fit for you, send your résumé to:

Cassie Beltz
[email protected]
2370 Merino Avenue
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Phone: (515) 251-4900
Fax: (515) 251-7311

Clinical Therapist – School-Based Services (Children, Adolescents & Families)

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Position Type:
Full-Time or Part-Time (School-Year or Year-Round Options Available)

Location:
On-site at Lutheran School Campus (Pre-K–12) and Telehealth, Cedar Rapids office

Reports To:
Director of Counseling Services / Clinical Supervisor

Position Summary:
The Clinical Therapist provides professional mental health counseling services to children, adolescents, and families within a Lutheran school setting serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through High School. This role integrates evidence-based clinical practice with a compassionate, developmentally appropriate, and Christ-centered approach that aligns with Lutheran theology and the mission of the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Services:

Provide individual counseling to students across developmental stages (Pre-K–12)
Provide family counseling and parent consultations
Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and progress evaluation
Address anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, trauma, grief, and executive functioning concerns
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation

School Collaboration:

Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and staff as appropriate
Participate in consultation meetings with proper consent
Support school staff with mental health awareness guidance
Uphold FERPA and HIPAA standards

Faith Integration:

Provide services aligned with Lutheran theology and Christian values
Integrate faith into counseling when appropriate and desired

Professional Responsibilities:

Participate in supervision as required
Maintain licensure and continuing education
Adhere to ethical guidelines
Attend meetings and trainings as required

Qualifications:

Required:

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, MFT
Active clinical license
Experience with children/adolescents
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

School-based counseling experience
Play therapy or trauma-informed training
Familiarity with ADHD/executive functioning
Experience in faith-based settings
LCMS affiliation (preferred, not required)

Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation based on licensure and experience. Benefits may include insurance, retirement, CEU support, and paid time off.

Mission Alignment:
This position supports Lutheran education by providing compassionate, professional mental health care that reflects Christ’s love and Lutheran values.