School-Based, Mental Health Therapist

Bethany for Children & Families in Davenport, Iowa is seeking an energetic, self-motivated School-Based Mental Health Therapist to join our Behavioral Health team full time for the 2026-2027 school year. This role operates within assigned primary or secondary schools, offering a 9.5-month work schedule aligned with the school-year calendar. Salary is paid out over 12 months.

About the Role

• Work within assigned schools, enjoying a school-year calendar (9.5 months/year).
• Competitive benefits package with potential incentive bonuses.
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and professional development opportunities provided at no cost.
• Join a team of licensed clinicians passionate about improving children’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical therapy for a caseload referred from schools, medical providers, the Iowa Department of Human Services, and other community sources.
• Ensure informed consent for mental health treatment, including legal documents and releases per agency policies.
• Conduct mental health evaluations to establish medical necessity, diagnosis, and client needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor client treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions aligned with treatment plans and medical necessity.
• Document service delivery, maintain clinical records, and file required reports in compliance with agency, legal, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate services through collaboration with families, schools, case managers, hospitals, and community resources.
• Ensure continuity of care by managing clinical risk factors and transitions (admission/discharge).
• Complete discharge summaries per agency policy.
• Meet regularly with a clinical supervisor for oversight, direction, and case review.
• Participate in required agency training and staff development.
• Provide training and consultation to staff and colleagues as requested.
• Maintain positive relationships with agency, funding, and referral sources.
• Comply with licensing, accreditation, and legal requirements.
• Uphold ethical practices and professional integrity in alignment with the agency’s compliance program.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or a related mental health field (e.g., psychology, counseling, psychiatric nursing).
• Eligibility for licensure in Iowa; supervision toward independent licensure may be provided at no cost.
• Valid driver’s license, agency vehicle operation qualifications, and acceptable auto insurance.
• Successful completion of background checks and exclusionary screenings as required by state/federal law.

Qualifications

Therapist I

• Current, unrestricted initial license in Iowa (tLMHC, LMSW, LPC, LSW).

Therapist II

• Current, unrestricted independent license in Iowa (LISW, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW).

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel) and ability to learn additional software.
• Physical capability to attend to children experiencing difficulties.

Pay

Salary range: $41,800 to $53,800 (9.5-month salary paid over 12 months), based on licensure.

Benefits

• Agency contributions of 3% base with up to an additional 3% match to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement) after 90 days.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums for vision).
• Group life insurance and basic AD&D (100% employer-paid premiums).
• Optional employee-paid supplemental insurance.
• Educational Aid program.

Schedule

9.5-month work schedule (aligned with the school year), with salary paid over 12 months. Includes school-year holidays and breaks.