School Based Behavioral Health Caseworker
Listed compensation
$38k-$44k
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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).
