Residential Youth Therapist - Qualified Treatment Program

CounselorNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: No Travel required, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Residential Therapist – Make a Difference.

Change Lives. More Than a Job. A Career That Makes a Lasting Impact! Are you a compassionate mental health professional looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference?

Do you want to work in an environment that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and understands the importance of a healthy work-life balance? Four Oaks is looking for a dedicated and passionate Residential Therapist to join our team!

As a Residential Therapist within our Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), you'll play an essential role in helping youth navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop the skills they need for a brighter future.

At Four Oaks, we believe that when our therapists feel supported, they can do their best work. That's why we prioritize flexibility, collaboration, and opportunities to grow professionally.

What You'll Do

Make an Impact. Empower Change. Inspire Hope. Change Lives: Provide individual, family, and group therapy to help youth work through emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.

Create a Path Forward: Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that support each youth's unique needs and goals. Be Part of the Bigger Picture: Collaborate with case professionals and treatment teams to provide clinical guidance and coordinated care from admission through discharge.

Support Meaningful Progress: Identify therapeutic and behavioral health needs, recommend appropriate interventions, and connect youth with additional resources when needed. Build Connections: Develop therapeutic relationships that promote trust, emotional growth, and positive outcomes.

Grow Your Expertise: Participate in additional training, professional development opportunities, and case consultation groups with fellow clinicians. Feel Supported: Benefit from regular clinical supervision, established agency resources, and a collaborative team environment. Why Choose Four Oaks?

Because Your Well-Being Matters, Too! We know that providing quality mental health care starts with supporting the professionals who deliver it.

At Four Oaks, we take pride in creating an environment where therapists can grow their careers while maintaining a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives.

Here's what makes Four Oaks a great place to grow your career: Work-Life Balance: Flexibility to help you maintain a healthy balance between work and personal commitments. Clinical Supervision: Supervision hours toward full licensure are available for those who need them.

Professional Growth: Additional training, continuing development, and opportunities to expand your clinical skills. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping youth and families.

Supportive Leadership: Regular supervision, case consultation opportunities, and agency resources to support your success. Career Advancement: Opportunities to grow and advance within Four Oaks.

Benefits That Support You Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Competitive Wages Generous Paid Leave Package 7 Paid Holidays Business Casual Work Environment Educational Discounts Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities Ready to Make a Lasting Difference?

If you're passionate about mental health, believe in the potential of every young person, and want to be part of a team that values both your professional contributions and personal well-being, we want to hear from you! At Four Oaks, you're not just providing therapy.

You're helping youth find hope, build confidence, and create a path toward a brighter future. Apply Today and Become a Four Oaks Difference Maker!

Qualifications

What you need: You need a Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy. Eligible licenses include: LMSW, LISW, LMHC, tLMHC, LMFT or tLMFT. Four Oaks will provide supervision towards full advanced licensure.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with case professionals and treatment teams to ensure coordinated care and support throughout the youth's stay.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. Candidates must hold or be eligible for licensure such as LMSW, LISW, LMHC, tLMHC, LMFT, or tLMFT.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyClinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionCase managementTherapeutic relationship buildingClinical documentationResilience building

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Residential Youth Therapist - Qualified Treatment Program at Four Oaks Family & Children Services a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,026 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, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in Cedar Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,291/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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 Four Oaks Family & Children Services

Non-profit Organizations
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Competitive Wages
Generous Paid Leave Package
7 Paid Holidays
Business Casual Work Environment
Educational Discounts
Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities