School Based Therapist Mount Vernon
Listed compensation
$44,500 - $54,000
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Salary Range: $44,500.00 - $54,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesMake 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.
- ability 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 super
- vision 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
- 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
The therapist will provide direct care services, including initial assessments and the development of treatment plans for a caseload of students. They will also collaborate with school staff and families to promote student resilience and overall wellness.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Iowa license as a master-level therapist, such as LMSW, LISW, LMHC, or LMFT. The position requires a graduate degree and the ability to work effectively within a school environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist Mount Vernon at TANAGER PLACE a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,754 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% 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 ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k 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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Listing-based score
Top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
- No nights
Living in Mount Vernon
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $348k
- Median resident rent
- $780/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 89.0
- State income tax
- Up to 6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (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.