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
Office Manager
The Mind and Spirit Counseling Center is seeking an office manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity to make a difference for those desperately in need of quality mental health services. The ideal candidate is reliable, well organized, able to multi-task and pay close attention to detail in this essential position that coordinates daily operations. Responsibilities include daily operations, payroll, managing staff, facilities, being a liaison with outsourced partners and relates closely to the administrative leadership team. The position reports to the Executive Director and is part of our leadership team, which requires the ability to be a strategic thought-partner. This is also a great opportunity to grow in responsibility as a nonprofit leader. Appropriate experience and credentials also offer the possibility of increased leadership responsibilities.
Minimum education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field and a minimum of three (3) years of comparable work experience.
- Knowledge of behavioral health and nonprofit industry.
- Excellent computational, critical thinking, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidentiality and discretion is a must.
- Working mastery of computer software such as: Salesforce, Valant (EHR), data dashboard, Microsoft Office, Zoom, social media platforms and others.
- Training may be offered for some knowledge gaps.
Benefits include: Competitive salary, health/dental insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Collegial working environment. This position requires physical presence in order to manage operations.
The position provides an opportunity to serve a central role in managing the ongoing administrative operations of the Mind & Spirit Counseling Center. We are a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization offering a broad range of mental health services, serving over 3,000 individuals annually including 700 children and families. Although best known for its over 50 years of quality, professional mental health therapy, the Center provides multi-faceted services, programs and classes:
- Counseling, including specialized services for children and adolescents
- Psychological testing and assessment
- Psychiatric consultation and care
- Training for clinical professionals
- Leadership and spiritual life programming
- Conflict transformation and strategic planning services for organizations
Please send a letter of interest and resume to:
James Hayes, Executive Director
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
jhayes@mindspiritcenter.org
515-251-6666
Licensed Therapists
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center (formerly known as Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center), a well- established nonprofit organization, is seeking two full-time licensed therapists (e.g., psychologist, clinical social worker, mental health counselor, marriage and family counselor) to join our team of multi-disciplinary clinicians who are committed to a mind/body/spirit therapeutic approach and serving all ages. We are seeking 1) a licensed therapist who specializes in working with children and adolescents and 2) a licensed therapist who works with adults and couples. Bilingual abilities in Spanish are a plus.
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization offering a broad range of mental health services, serving 3,000 individuals annually including 700 children. Although best known for its 51 years of quality, professional mental health therapy, the Center provides multifaceted services, programs and classes:
- 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 vita to:
Shannon Welch-Groves, Director of Clinical Services
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
swelchgroves@mindspiritcenter.org
515-251-6652
Licensed Psychologist – Psychological Assessment
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center, a well-established nonprofit organization, is seeking a full-time or part-time, licensed psychologist to join our team of multi-disciplinary clinicians who are committed to a mind/body/spirit therapeutic approach and serving all ages. We are seeking a licensed psychologist experienced and interested in psychological assessment.
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization offering a broad range of mental health services, serving 3,000 individuals annually, including 460 children. Although best known for its 50 years of quality, professional mental health therapy, the Center provides multi-faceted services, programs and classes:
- 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
Please send a letter of interest and vita to:
Shannon Welch-Groves, Director of Clinical Services
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
swelchgroves@mindspiritcenter.org
515-251-6652
Licensed Child Therapist
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center is seeking an experienced licensed psychologist or social worker to join the team of clinicians in the Center’s child and adolescent program, called Children Overcoming the Obstacles of Life (C.O.O.L.).
Please send a letter of interest and resume to:
Shannon Welch-Groves, Director of Clinical Services
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
swelchgroves@mindspiritcenter.org
515-251-6652
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 to:
Shannon Welch-Groves, Director of Clinical Services
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
swelchgroves@mindspiritcenter.org
515-251-6652
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