School Based Behavioral Health Caseworker
TANAGER PLACE
Summary
As a School Based BHIS Caseworker, you will be working 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.
Job description
In this role, you will work closely with clients to encourage positive behaviors and actions, while also providing indirect coordination and collaboration with other professionals to ensure comprehensive services that benefit the child and family. Skill-building services focus on seven key areas: cognitive flexibility, communication, conflict resolution, executive functioning, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and social skills. This position offers scheduling flexibility, allowing you to meet with clients and their families at predetermined times that best support their needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelors 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 which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
Required Special Qualifications
- Must possess a valid Drivers License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency
Requirements
- Bachelors 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 which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
- Must possess a valid Drivers License and meet the driving requirements of the Agency
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Pet Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Compassionate Leave
- Generous PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Weekly Payroll
- 9-Month School Calendar Option
Company overview
Tanager Place is a nonprofit mental health organization based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. The organization specializes in addressing mental health challenges through evidence-based therapeutic interventions, counseling services, and community support programs. With a focus on trauma-informed care, Tanager Place offers a range of services including outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, school-based mental health programs, and specialized treatment for emotional and behavioral disorders. The organization plays a vital role in the Iowa mental health ecosystem by providing accessible, high-quality care to underserved populations and collaborating with schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to promote mental wellness. Tanager Place's mission centers on empowering individuals and families to overcome mental health challenges and build resilience through compassionate, professional support services.