Behavioral Health Interventionist (BHIS Provider) – Yes, You Can Actually Have Fun At Work!
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Job Description
Location: Iowa (Flexible/Community-Based)
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you tired of staring at a computer screen all day or sitting in a stuffy office? Do you want a job where your daily checklist includes playing board games, completing scavenger hunts, building Lego towers, and practicing life skills out in the community?
We are looking for energetic, creative, and passionate Behavioral Health Interventionists (BHIS Providers) to join our team. If you love working with kids and families, thinking outside the box, and making a real difference while keeping things lively and active, this is the perfect fit for you.
Why This Job is Uniquely Fun for You
Ditch the Desk: Your "office" changes every day. You will be working directly with clients in their homes, schools, and communities.
Get Paid to Play (With a Purpose)
You will use games, art projects, and interactive activities to teach emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies. If you can make learning how to manage anger feel like an epic challenge or an engaging puzzle, you will thrive here.
Creative Freedom: No rigid, boring scripts here. We provide the framework, but you bring the flavor. Want to teach communication skills through a role-playing game or team building through a backyard sports activity? Go for it!
High-Energy, High-Reward: You get to be the mentor and positive role model that kids look forward to seeing every single week. You are the highlight of their day.
What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like
- Meeting one-on-one with children and teens to teach vital behavioral skills through hands-on, engaging interventions.
- Empowering parents with positive reinforcement strategies that bring peace back to their households.
- Collaborating with a supportive, collaborative clinical team that celebrates your creative wins.
- Keeping brief, straightforward notes to track your clients' growth and success.
What You Bring to the Table
The "Fun Factor": High energy, patience, and a knack for connecting with youth on their level.
The Right Background: A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Development, sociology, etc.), OR a combination of a non-human services degree plus 20 hours of child mental health training, OR an AA degree plus 1 year of experience.
The Essentials: A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a clean background check.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive pay and flexible scheduling (build a calendar that works for your life!).
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance packages.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) so you can enjoy your own fun outside of work.
- Robust training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.
Ready to transform lives without losing your spark? Apply today and let’s make behavioral health fun together!
Key Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one behavioral interventions to children and teens in their homes, schools, and communities using interactive activities. Collaborate with a clinical team and empower parents with positive reinforcement strategies to support household stability.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field, or an Associate degree with one year of experience, or a non-human services degree with 20 hours of child mental health training. Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and pass a background check.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 17.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Behavioral Health median $75k (middle half $65k–$86k)320 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Iowa | 17 active | 784 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +17.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
