Careers
At Mind & Spirit Counseling Center, we strive to cultivate a supportive and empowering environment for our clients and our team, creating fulfilling careers where everyone can grow and thrive.
We believe in the transformative power of compassionate, client-centered care and are committed to nurturing a culture of growth, respect, and collaboration. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we invite you to explore careers with us and become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Our culture is rooted in a deep sense of hospitality and connection. We view life as a precious gift from beyond ourselves, inspiring us to cultivate meaningful relationships both within our community and in our broader neighborhoods. We are dedicated to creating a “holding environment” where clinicians and staff are supported in embracing the cares and concerns of our clients, recognizing that through this shared journey, we gain deeper insights into life itself. Our commitment to mutual support, ongoing professional growth, and collaborative consultation enriches our collective effectiveness and fosters an atmosphere where everyone’s personal and professional development is valued.
Join us in our mission to promote hope and healing!
Current Job Opportunities
Executive Director
THE OPPORTUNITY
Lead a Premier Mental Health Organization into Its Next Chapter
Are you a mission-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of strategic vision, financial stewardship, and meaningful community impact? Do you have a heart for mental health and a head for business?
The Mind and Spirit Counseling Center is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. This leader must enjoy the challenge of building upon a fifty-year legacy of quality mental health services, developing a stronger and more sustainable foundation, amplifying its mission, and growing funding support throughout the region. This is not a clinical position.
WHO WE ARE
We walk with people through counseling and education to find hope and healing, and to live a fulfilling life. Our clients include individuals, families, clergy, and congregations, and our services include counseling, psychological assessments, clinical training, and spiritually grounded renewal programs.
THE LEADERSHIP WE SEEK
We’re looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader who brings:
- A proven track record of fundraising and donor engagement
- Strength in business operations, budgeting, and team leadership
- Passion for mission-driven impact, especially in mental health
- An ability to inspire trust across diverse stakeholders — from staff and clinicians to Board members, donors, churches, and community leaders
- A hands-on leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels as needed
You’ll work closely with a mission-focused Board and a dedicated staff of clinical and operational professionals to secure new resources, develop strong systems, and lead with vision and compassion.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Leadership
- Shape and execute a strategic plan with clear goals, priorities, and accountability
- Lead the Executive Team and staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and mission focus
- Ensure high-quality operations, compliance, and human resource practices
Financial Stewardship
- Oversee budget development, financial reporting, and long-term fiscal planning
- Strengthen financial performance, develop sustainable funding streams, and identify opportunities for growth
Fundraising & External Relations
- Lead major donor cultivation and support annual fundraising campaigns.
- Represent the organization to community partners, congregations, civic leaders, and other stakeholders
- Build visibility and credibility to position the Center for long-term success
Board Partnership & Governance
- Build strong and trusted relationships, individually and collectively, with the Center’s Board of Directors.
- Ensure Board development and governance practices
WHO YOU ARE
- A seasoned nonprofit or healthcare executive with at least 5–10 years of leadership experience
- Demonstrated success in growing revenue, building teams, and leading change
- A skilled fundraiser and communicator who can tell the story of impact and invite others to invest
- A systems-thinker who loves building structure and strategy for long-term success
- Comfortable in faith-informed environments as well as secular settings, cognizant of the spiritual dimensions of healing
- Equally skilled at setting vision and stepping into day-to-day functions when needed
- A Master’s degree in business, nonprofit management, healthcare administration, or a related field is preferred
WHY JOIN US?
This is your chance to lead a respected, deeply valued organization more fully into its potential. You’ll inherit a dedicated and effective team of professional clinicians, a loyal community, and the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on mental health in Iowa.
TO APPLY
Please submit application materials, including a resume and cover letter, by August 31, 2025, through the link below. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Mind and Spirit Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
Licensed Therapists
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is seeking two full-time licensed therapists (e.g., psychologist, clinical social worker, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist) to join our team of dedicated, multi-disciplinary clinicians. We embrace a holistic mind/body/spirit approach to therapy and serve clients of all ages.
We are seeking:
- A licensed therapist to primarily work with adults.
- A licensed therapist to work with both adults and couples.
Bilingual abilities are a plus.
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization offering a broad range of mental health services, reaching nearly 4,000 individuals annually, including over 800 children. While we are best known for over 50 years of providing high-quality, professional mental health therapy, the Center also offers a variety of services, programs, and educational opportunities:
- Counseling, including specialized services for children and adolescents
- Psychiatric consultation and care (medication management)
- Psychological testing and assessment
- Training for graduate students, clinical professionals and the community
- Holistic approaches
- Spiritual direction
- Leadership and spiritual life programming
- Community Education opportunities
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community for our clients and employees.
Please send a letter of interest and your resume (vita) to:
Shannon Welch-Groves, Pys.D.
Director of Clinical Services
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
or email: [email protected]
Licensed Child/Adolescent Psychologist
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is seeking a full-time, licensed psychologist to join our team of multi-disciplinary clinicians. We are dedicated to a holistic mind/body/spirit therapeutic approach and serve clients of all ages. We are specifically seeking a licensed psychologist with experience in and a passion for providing psychological assessment and therapy for all ages, including children and adolescents. Practicing at least 50% in assessment and testing is preferred.
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization offering a broad range of mental health services, reaching nearly 4,000 individuals annually, including over 800 children. While we are best known for over 50 years of providing high-quality, professional mental health therapy, the Center also offers a variety of services, programs, and educational opportunities:
- Counseling, including specialized services for children and adolescents
- Psychiatric consultation and care (medication management)
- Psychological testing and assessment
- Training for graduate students, clinical professionals and the community
- Holistic therapeutic approaches
- Spiritual direction
- Leadership and spiritual life programming
- Community education opportunities
To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume (vita) to the following individuals:
Shannon Welch-Groves, Pys.D.
Director of Clinical Services
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
or email: [email protected]
Scott Young, Ph.D.
Director of Psychological Services
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
or email: [email protected]
Therapist: Ongoing request for applicants
We are always interested in Doctoral or Master’s level therapists, licensed with the State of Iowa. We counsel adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families.
Please send a letter of interest and resume (vita) to:
Shannon Welch-Groves, Pys.D.
Director of Clinical Services
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
or email: [email protected]
Why join the Mind & Spirit Counseling Center team?
- Freedom to build your own practice
- Flexible hours, no required weekends, no on-call
- Mind, body, spirit approach and educational options for clients
- Reception and administrative assistance
- Insurance and billing assistance
- Marketing support
- Professional consultation options
- In-house psychiatry and psychological testing
- Well-appointed office space and waiting rooms
- Robust telehealth capacity
- Outdoor gardens and green space
- Updated technology and support
- Culture of learning
- Diverse, multidisciplinary colleagues
- Professional development and licensing assistance
- Respectful, supportive and fun workplace community
- Staff kitchenette includes filtered water and coffee
- Meditation room for clients and staff
- Easy parking
- Convenient location near cafes, restaurants and shopping
- Family health benefits
- Community support
