Mental Health Therapist – Independent Contractor at Bethany for Children & Families – Clinton, Iowa

(Outpatient Mental Health Therapists will work with our team at Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center in Clinton, Iowa.)

Are you a therapist who values clinical autonomy but doesn’t want the burden of running a solo private practice? Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center invites licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians to join our clinical community as independent contractors, where you can focus on quality care while benefiting from established infrastructure, referrals, and professional collaboration.

Benefits

• 1099 independent contractors do not qualify for any benefits of any kind.

• This is a 1099 independent contractor role. Compensation is based on clinical services provided.
• Contractors working a consistent caseload often earn approximately $65,000 annually, depending on licensure level, client volume, and payer mix.
• Bridgeview provides referrals, billing support, EHR access, AI-assisted documentation tools, office space, and administrative infrastructure, allowing contractors to focus on clinical care rather than business operations.
• Additional earning opportunities are available through optional after-hours on-call coverage.

As a 1099 contractor, you maintain flexibility and autonomy while practicing within a supportive, mission-driven clinical environment.

Practice Support & Infrastructure

• Consistent referral stream from an established community mental health center
• Office space and clinical setting available
• EHR system and administrative support
• Billing and insurance processing support
• AI scribe technology to reduce documentation time
• Option to provide services remotely one day per week

Flexibility & Autonomy

• Set your own schedule in alignment with client needs and clinic availability
• Choose your caseload size and client mix
• Opportunity to provide part-time or full-time services
• Freedom to maintain outside professional work, consistent with contractor status

Professional Community

• Optional clinical consultation and supervision opportunities
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including schools, hospitals, and community partners

Additional Earning Opportunities

• Optional after-hours on-call coverage available ($200 per week)

Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center is a comprehensive, community-based provider committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of individuals and families in our region. We deliver compassionate, high-quality care through clinic-based, school-based, and community-based services, meeting clients where they are and responding to evolving community needs.

We are building a network of clinicians who want to make a meaningful impact while practicing in a sustainable, professionally supported environment.

To learn more about who we are and the impact we make, visit our website! https://www.bvcmhc.org.

Independent Contractor Therapists provide outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults.

Clinical Services

• Conduct mental health evaluations and establish diagnoses
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Complete discharge planning and clinical summaries C

Collaboration & Coordination

• Coordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and community resources
• Support continuity of care and appropriate transitions

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation using the agency’s EHR
• Adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards, as well as documentation requirements associated with insurance and regulatory guidelines

Requirements for an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist:

Education & Licensure

· Therapist I

o Master’s degree in a mental health field (psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, etc.).

o Current, unrestricted initial license (tLMHC, LMSW, LPC, LSW) in Iowa or Illinois, depending on work location.

· Therapist II

o Master’s degree in a mental health field (psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing, social work, etc.).

o Current, unrestricted independent license (LISW, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW) in Iowa or Illinois, depending on work location.

Experience & Skills

· Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and ability to learn other software.

· Ability to physically attend to children in moments of difficulty.

Bethany for Children & Families is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to diversity and creating a welcoming environment for all backgrounds and identities.