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Tanager Place
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

School Based Behavioral Health Caseworker

Behavioral HealthFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38k-$44k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 59m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Med Quarter - Cedar Rapids, IA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $38000.00 - $44000.00Salary, Job Shift: Swing, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Make a Difference Every Day — Become a School Based BHIS Case Worker at Tanager 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 BHIS Caseworker 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.

  • ability Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work-Life Balance: 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO policy Growth Support: tuition reimbursement and opportunities for advancement Convenient Pay: Weekly payroll 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 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 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, dis
  • ability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct, client-centered, and strengths-based mental health skill-building services to children and families within a school setting. Coordinate and collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for the child's development.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field and at least one year of relevant post-degree experience. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and meet agency driving requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Case managementMental health supportCognitive flexibilityCommunicationConflict resolutionExecutive functioningInterpersonal relationshipsProblem-solvingSocial skillsClient-centered careStrengths-based approachCoordinationCollaboration

Behavioral Health Career Context

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$41k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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Living in Cedar Rapids

  • Typical 3-bed home value $214k
  • Typical rent $1,291/mo
  • Residents' average commute 19 min
  • Metro price index 89.0 · U.S. average 100
  • State income tax up to 6%
Sources & calculation

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.

City-level figures. 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, short & long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10 paid holidays
Compassionate Leave
Generous PTO policy
Tuition reimbursement