Family Therapist
Woodward Academy•Woodward, IA
•Onsite
About The Position
Woodward Academy is seeking a Family Clinical Therapist to provide family-centered treatment for male youth in a residential setting who are adjudicated delinquent or identified as Children in Need of Assistance (CINA). The role emphasizes family systems therapy, caregiver engagement, and reunification planning within a structured normative culture model. The therapist collaborates with youth, families, and multidisciplinary team members to strengthen family relationships, improve communication, and support sustainable behavioral change beyond placement.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
- Active or provisional State of Iowa license in one of the following: LMFT/tLMFT, LMHC/tLMHC, LMSW/tLMSW, or LISW/tLISW.
Nice To Haves
- LMFT or tLMFT licensure is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide family-focused therapy, including parent/caregiver sessions, joint family sessions, and youth sessions as clinically indicated.
- Optionally facilitate or co-facilitate family-based or psychoeducational therapy groups.
- Meet Iowa billable service requirements, including a minimum of 30 direct contact hours.
- Complete treatment collaborations.
- Complete managed care reviews as required.
- Ensure clinical documentation is accurate and completed within required timeframes.
- Participate in weekly clinical team meetings and collaborate with residential staff, case managers, and community providers.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Job Type
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