School Based Therapist 12 Month
About The Position
Make a Difference Every Day — Become a School Based Therapist at Tanager – $3000.00 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 School Based Therapist 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 School Based Therapist, you'll work alongside school supports to provide initial assessments, create treatment plans and introduce clients to our services, while delivering direct care services that are: Client-centered Strengths-based Professional and compassionate Your role will provide therapy to a caseload of clients, as well as engaging with school supports, students and families, you'll be increasing resilience and overall wellness for all students, families and educators.
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
- Provide initial assessments
- Create treatment plans
- Introduce clients to our services
- Deliver direct care services that are client-centered, strengths-based, professional and compassionate
- Provide therapy to a caseload of clients
- Engage with school supports, students and families
- Increase resilience and overall wellness for all students, families and educators
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
- Annual training allotments to further education
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Individual and group supervision towards your full licensure at no cost to you
- Weekly payroll
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
