Behavioral Health Intervention Caseworker

TANAGER PLACE • Cedar Rapids, IA

137d • $38,000 - $44,000

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Community Based BHIS Case Worker at Tanager – Sign-on Bonus Available. Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As a Community Based BHIS Caseworker at Tanager, you won’t just have a job — you’ll have a purpose. Every interaction you have can shape a child’s future, helping them feel seen, supported, and safe. If you believe in the power of human connection, healing, and growth, this is your chance to help a child discover their potential. Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County and as the first children's human services agency in the county, our mission continues to evolve with the needs of our community. Today, we serve over 4,000 children and teens annually through prevention, treatment, and outreach programs. We’re more than a non-profit — we’re a community of caregivers working together to Inspire, Empower, and Heal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field.
• Minimum of one-year relevant post-degree experience in the human services field.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
• Must possess a valid Drivers License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and their families to provide skill building services addressing their mental health needs.
• Deliver direct care services that are client-centered, strengths-based, professional, and compassionate.
• Encourage positive behaviors and actions in clients.
• Provide indirect coordination and collaboration with other professionals to ensure comprehensive services that benefit the child and family.
• Focus on skill-building in areas such as cognitive flexibility, communication, conflict resolution, executive functioning, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and social skills.
• Meet with clients and their families at predetermined times that best support their needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Financial Security: Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to Headspace app, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy.
• Growth Support: tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement.
• Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees