Early Childhood Therapist

Why Orchard Place At Orchard Place, we are dedicated to building a brighter future for children and families through compassionate care, early intervention, and community integration. Join our team and be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Job Title: Early Childhood Therapist Location: Des Moines, IA - Downtown Pay for this position is posted at:

• $50,000 base salary for non-independently licensed therapists
• $54,500 base salary for independently licensed therapists
• $2,000 sign-on bonus upon hire for non-independently and independently licensed therapists Salary adjustments made to compensate applicable experience.

Schedule for this position: Standardized schedule options available

Application Deadline: Not applicable

Position Overview The Early Childhood Therapist provides mental health diagnostic and treatment services to children and parents seen at Child Guidance Center. Collaborates with other agencies to benefit the client. Provides consultation to other community agencies as needed. Provides family life and mental health educational services as needed. Participates in Child Guidance Center program reviews and interprets Child Guidance Center policies and program to the community as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess children, youth, and families and develop specific mental health treatment plans for preschool-aged children (ages 0-8), parents, and families.
• Provide individual and family therapy services to clients, caregivers, and families.
• Collaborate with other agencies to benefit the client.
• Provide consultation to other community agencies as needed.
• Provide family life and mental health education services.
• Qualifications: • Licensed or eligible for license in Iowa as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, or LMFT, or temporarily licensed in Iowa as T-LMHC or T-LMFT. • Knowledge of early childhood development. • Experience working with young children and families. • Experience providing therapeutic services to children, youth, and families. • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and assessment skills.

What are some of the things our current staff enjoy while working here?

Create meaningful impact on the lives of children and families we serve. Work with a supportive and diverse team to provide the best care to our clients. Receive professional development and training opportunities at no cost to you. Orchard Place values growth and change for all employees, not just non-independently licensed staff. We are here to support you through your own personal career development and offer training in specialized interest areas. Includes access to paid CEU-approved trainings and training in evidenced-based models such as: • Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) • Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI)

Enjoy a competitive benefits and time off package. Relocation assistance available. Have your employment at Orchard Place qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF forgives the remaining balance on your federal Direct Loans after you make 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying public service employer such as Orchard Place. Earn quarterly bonus for exceeding billable hour goals. Non-independently licensed therapists receive supervision towards independent licensure at no cost. All staff receive individual supervision and opportunity to join group supervision. Experience professional advancement opportunities upon independent licensure.

Lead Therapist Receive additional compensation and growth as you assume additional responsibilities such as: • Delivering educational presentations • Participating on committees, task forces, or boards at Orchard Place or in the community • Mentoring new staff and organizing team-building and self-care activities.

Senior Therapist Following 3 years of independent licensure, Senior Therapists receive additional compensation as you complete the supervisor training course. Assist in covering clinical supervision needs and continue to assume responsibilities of Lead Therapist.

Criminal and abuse registry checks completed as required by Orchard Places licensing and accreditation standards.