Mental Health Therapist - Independent Contractor

Job Type ContractDescription(Outpatient Mental Health Therapists will work with our team at Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center in Clinton, Iowa.) This posting is for our Clinton Office. 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.Benefits1099 independent contractors do not qualify for any benefits of any kind.CompensationThis 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.Why Contract with Bridgeview?As a 1099 contractor, you maintain flexibility and autonomy while practicing within a supportive, mission-driven clinical environment.Practice Support & InfrastructureConsistent referral stream from an established community mental health centerOffice space and clinical setting availableEHR system and administrative supportBilling and insurance processing supportAI scribe technology to reduce documentation timeOption to provide services remotely one day per weekFlexibility & AutonomySet your own schedule in alignment with client needs and clinic availabilityChoose your caseload size and client mixOpportunity to provide part-time or full-time servicesFreedom to maintain outside professional work, consistent with contractor statusProfessional CommunityOptional clinical consultation and supervision opportunitiesCollaboration with a multidisciplinary team including schools, hospitals, and community partnersAdditional Earning OpportunitiesOptional after-hours on-call coverage available ($200 per week)Our MissionBridgeview 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! OverviewIndependent Contractor Therapists provide outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and/or adults.Clinical ServicesConduct mental health evaluations and establish diagnosesDevelop and implement individualized treatment plansProvide evidence-based therapeutic interventionsComplete discharge planning and clinical summaries CCollaboration & CoordinationCoordinate care with families, schools, medical providers, case managers, and community resourcesSupport continuity of care and appropriate transitionsDocumentation & ComplianceMaintain timely, accurate clinical documentation using the agency's EHRAdhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards, as well as documentation requirements associated with insurance and regulatory guidelinesRequirementsRequirements 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.

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