Careers

Learn what sets Lutheran Family Service apart from other Individual, Community and Family Service agencies

OPEN POSITIONS AT LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICE

• Licensed Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health & Marriage Counseling

• Fully Remote Licensed Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health & Marriage Counseling

Licensed Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health & Marriage Counseling

• Rapid City, SD
• Bettendorf, IA
• Fort Dodge, IA
• Sioux Falls, SD
• Des Moines, IA Metro Area
• Waterloo / Cedar Falls / Waverly, IA

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 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 South Dakota (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

Fully Remote Licensed Outpatient Therapist – Mental Health & Marriage Counseling

• Fully Remote

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 LCMS Church Workers, their wives, and families in 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

• Fully Remote Position

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 LCMS Church Workers, spouses, and families.
• 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, Ohio and / or Minnesota (LISW, LMHC, or LMFT) and / or a willingness to become licensed in Iowa (reciprocal licensing laws apply)
• Ability to serve a specific population of LCMS Church Workers & families 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