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Tanager Place
Tama, Iowa

School Based Therapist South Tama

Counselor / TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$46k-$53k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: South Tama School District - Tama, IA 52339
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $46200.00 - $53000.00Salary
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Make 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.

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 Therapist, you'll work alongside school supports to provide initial assessments, create treatment plans and introduce clients to our services, while delivering direct care services that are: Client-centered Strengths-based Professional and compassionate Your role will provide therapy to a caseload of clients, as well as engaging with school supports, students and families, you'll be increasing resilience and overall wellness for all students, families and educators.

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 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 supervision 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: Qualifications Current Iowa License Masters-level licensed therapist: LMSW, LISW, LMHC-t, LMHC, LMFT-t, LMFT.

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

The School Based Therapist will provide initial assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy services to students. They will also collaborate with school staff and families to promote student wellness and resilience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Iowa license as a master-level therapist, such as LMSW, LISW, LMHC, or LMFT. The role is open to both fully licensed professionals and those with temporary licenses.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCase managementCrisis interventionChild psychologyFamily therapyMental health counselingResilience buildingCompassionate careDocumentationCollaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$46k–$53kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)301 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$56k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Iowa92 active7,880 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onIowa Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 11% offer loan repayment169 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,926 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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
Annual training allotments

Living in Tama

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$156k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$832/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.