School Based Behavioral Health Caseworker
Listed compensation
$38k-$44k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- 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.
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 BHIS Caseworker, you will be working directly with children and their families in the school setting to provide skill building services addressing their mental health needs, while delivering direct care services that are: Client-centered Strengths-based Professional and compassionate In this role, you will work closely with clients to encourage positive behaviors and actions, while also providing indirect coordination and collaboration with other professionals to ensure comprehensive services that benefit the child and family.
Skill-building services focus on seven key areas: cognitive flexibility, communication, conflict resolution, executive functioning, interpersonal relationships, problem-solving, and social skills.
This position offers scheduling flexibility, allowing you to meet with clients and their families at predetermined times that best support their needs. 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 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, 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
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
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).
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$47k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Iowa | 17 active | 789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 847 in the last 30 days | 531 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | −15.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
