BHIS Social Worker

About the Role

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is seeking a part‑time Social Worker for the Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) program serving Clay, Dickinson, and O’Brien counties. The role works with families on a flexible schedule, includes travel to homes (mileage reimbursed), and focuses on empowering children and families toward success.

“I come to work each day ready to empower our families as they become the best versions of themselves. That's what our LSI family is all about.” – Amy, LSI Service Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide skill‑based interventions to address behavioral needs of children and parents with mental‑illness diagnoses.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of families.
• Develop and adjust implementation plans based on each child’s or family’s situation.
• Evaluate progress of children and families.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a human‑services‑related field plus one year of full‑time equivalent human‑service experience (or 20 hours of child mental‑health training in lieu of experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in a non‑human‑services field plus two years of full‑time equivalent human‑service experience (or 30 hours of child mental‑health training in lieu of experience).
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check, including checks of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry, and criminal history.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a human‑services‑related field with at least one year of child mental‑health services experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non‑human‑services field with at least two years of child mental‑health services experience.
• A qualifying degree plus completion of 20 hours of child mental‑health training.
• Acceptable human‑service degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Human Services, or Development.
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) are strongly encouraged.

Schedule

Part‑time position with a flexible schedule to accommodate home‑based visits.