What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Therapist Benton County position at TANAGER PLACE?
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.
Why Choose Tanager?
We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy:
- 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
- We provide an already established client base, no need for you to recruit families
- Growth Support: annual training allotments to further education, professional development, tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
- 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.
- Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll
- Independent contract positions have flexibility to establish preferred workload
- We also offer a 9 month option to enjoy the flexibility of a school based calendar
- And most of all — the chance to inspire hope and make a lasting impact
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Current Iowa License
- Masters-level licensed therapist: LMSW, LISW, LMHC-t, LMHC, LMFT-t, LMFT.
Ready to Inspire Hope?
If you’re passionate about helping youth find their strength, voice, and purpose — Tanager is the place for you. Join a team where your work truly matters and where every day brings a new chance to make a positive impact.
Apply today and start changing lives — including your own.
Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $44,500 - $54,000