Detention Center Counselor
About The Position
Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Detention Center Counselor 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 Detention Center Counselor 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. About Tanager 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. Position Overview As a Detention Center Counselor you'll serve as member of the multidisciplinary team providing therapeutic services and support to children, families, and clients, while delivering direct care services that are: Client-centered Strengths-based Professional and compassionate This role focuses on increasing quality of life through traditional and innovative therapeutic services. You'll be serving as a member of the multidisciplinary team providing counseling services and support to children, families and staff at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.
Requirements
- Current Iowa License
- Masters-level licensed therapist: LMSW, LISW, LMHC-t, LMHC, LMFT-t, LMFT.
Nice To Haves
- If you are a temporary licensed therapist, we encourage you to apply.
- We provide individual and group supervision towards your full licensure at no cost to you
Responsibilities
- Serve as member of the multidisciplinary team providing therapeutic services and support to children, families, and clients.
- Deliver direct care services that are client-centered, strengths-based, professional and compassionate.
- Increase quality of life through traditional and innovative therapeutic services.
- Provide counseling services and support to children, families and staff at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Retirement plan
- Employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 10 paid holidays
- Compassionate Leave
- Generous PTO policy
- Part Time PTO policy
- Annual training allotments to further education
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Weekly payroll
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
