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Tanager Place
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

School Based Therapist Linn County

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46k-$54k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Med Quarter - Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $46,200.00 - $54,000.00 Salary
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

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: 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.

Key Responsibilities

The School Based Therapist provides initial assessments, develops treatment plans, and delivers direct, client-centered therapy to students. They also collaborate with school staff and families to promote student resilience and overall wellness.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Iowa license as a Masters-level therapist, such as LMSW, LISW, LMHC, or LMFT. Temporary licensed therapists are also encouraged to apply as supervision is provided.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningStrengths-based approachCase managementCrisis interventionMental health supportCollaborationCommunicationResilience building

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
36% this job
CME allowance
24%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,002 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cedar Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,291/mo≈ 34% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tanager Place

Mental Health Care
Cedar Rapids, IA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
Retirement plan
Employer-paid life insurance
Short & long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10 paid holidays
Compassionate Leave
Generous PTO policy