School Based Behavioral Health Caseworker Johnson

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Med Quarter
  - Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Salary Range: $38,000.00 - $44,000.00
• Shift: Swing
• Category:
  Nonprofit
  - Social Services

Make a Difference Every Day — Become a School Based BHIS Case Worker at Tanager.

Since 1879, we’ve been dedicated to supporting children and families in Linn County. 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.

As a School Based BHIS Caseworker, you will work directly with children and their families in the school setting to provide skill‑building services addressing their mental health needs, while delivering direct care services that are client‑centered, strengths‑based, professional, and compassionate. In this role you will encourage positive behaviors and actions and coordinate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive services for the child and family.

Skill‑building services focus on seven key areas:

• Cognitive flexibility
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Executive functioning
• Interpersonal relationships
• Problem solving
• Social skills

This position offers scheduling flexibility, allowing you to meet with clients and families at predetermined times that best support their needs.

• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Retirement plan, employer‑paid life, short‑ and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 10 paid holidays, compassionate leave, generous PTO policy
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement
• Weekly payroll

We also offer a 9‑month option to enjoy the flexibility of a school‑based calendar.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field
• Minimum of one‑year relevant post‑degree experience in the human services field
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the driving requirements of the Agency

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.