School-Based, Mental Health Therapist

Bethany for Children & Families • Davenport, IA

9h • $41,800 - $53,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Bethany for Children & Families in Davenport, Iowa is seeking a full-time School-Based, Mental Health Therapist to join their Behavioral Health team for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves working within assigned primary or secondary schools, offering flexibility due to a school-year calendar. The position offers a 9.5-month work schedule with a salary paid over 12 months, a competitive benefits package, and the potential for incentive bonuses. The company also provides Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and professional development opportunities at no cost. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving the lives of children and will hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, with eligibility for licensure in Iowa. Supervision towards independent licensure may be provided.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa.
• Ability to fulfill all regulatory requirements for the State of Iowa as required by state and federal law.
• Successful completion of background check investigation and office of the inspector general exclusionary screening.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Meet qualifications to operate agency vehicles.
• Acceptable auto insurance coverage.
• Intermediate computer skills, including MS Word and Excel and the ability to learn other software programs, as applicable.
• Able to physically attend to children who are experiencing difficulties.

Nice To Haves

• Therapist I: Hold a current, unrestricted initial license (tLMHC, LMSW, LPC, LSW) in the State of Iowa.
• Therapist II: Hold a current, unrestricted independent license (LISW, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW) in the State of Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical therapy for a specific client caseload referred from schools, medical providers, the Iowa Department of Human Services, and other community referral sources.
• Ensures consent for mental health treatment is informed and that related legal consent documents and releases of information are completed in accordance with agency policies and/or procedure.
• Conducts a mental health evaluation to establish medical necessity, diagnosis, and identify the needs of clients referred for services.
• Based upon evaluation, develops, implements, and monitors the client’s treatment plan.
• Renders services and facilitates appropriate evidence-based therapeutic interventions in accord with established medical necessity and consistent with the client’s treatment or service plan.
• Documents service delivery and maintains clinical records and all required data and reports as dictated by agency policy, legal, and regulatory requirements, and files all necessary reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinates services through collaborative efforts which involve families, schools, case managers, hospitals, community resources, medical and non-medical providers, vocational, social, and support services.
• Ensures continuity of care, in accord with agency policy, by accounting for and addressing relevant clinical risk factors and effectively managing transitions of care (admission/discharge).
• Completes discharge summaries for clients in accord with agency policy.
• Meets regularly with the assigned clinical supervisor for oversight, direction, support, and review of current caseload, which may include the review of specific case progress in relationship to the treatment plan.
• Participates in all required agency training and staff development opportunities.
• Provides training and consultation to other staff members and service colleagues through in-service training and consultation, as requested.
• Maintains a positive relationship with agency, funding, and referral sources through the provision of quality services and timely responses to questions, concerns, and issues.
• Complies with all rules, regulations, codes, and legal requirements assigned by various licensing and accreditation entities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to ethical practices and maintain the highest level of professional integrity in adherence to the agency’s corporate compliance program.
• Performs and carries out all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• School-year Holidays and Breaks
• Agency contributions of a 3% base with up to an additional 3% match calculated on bi-weekly earnings to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement plan) starting the first of the month after the first 90 days of employment
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums)
• Group Life Insurance; Basic Life and Basic AD&D (100% employer-paid premiums)
• Options of employee-paid premiums for voluntary supplemental insurance offered
• An Educational Aid program
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and professional development opportunities at no cost
• Supervision toward independent licensure may be provided at no expense to the licensee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level