Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist

MIMH Professional Training; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) in Iowa is hiring a Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist (BHIS) to provide in-home and community-based mental health services for children, adolescents, and families. The position serves ages 4–21 with behavioral health needs and supports home, school, and community functioning.

The role includes delivering BHIS services, engaging families, and collaborating with therapists on treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field.
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.
• Experience with child/adolescent mental health services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home behavioral health services and community-based services.
• Deliver BHIS skill development for children and adolescents (bilingual).
• Support families using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.
• Collaborate with therapists on treatment planning.
• Complete required clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Travel to client homes, schools, and community settings.

Skills

Bilingual

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Description

Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist - Full-Time

Location

Boone and/or Grinnell, Iowa

Woodward Community Based Services (WCBS) is hiring a Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist (BHIS) to provide in-home and community-based mental health services for children, adolescents, and families.

This full-time position supports clients ages 4–21 with behavioral health needs , skill development , and mental health interventions to improve functioning at home, school, and in the community.

• Provide in-home behavioral health services and community-based services
• Deliver BHIS skill development for children and adolescents (bilingual)
• Support families using a trauma-informed , strengths-based approach
• Collaborate with therapists and supervisors on treatment planning
• Complete required clinical documentation and progress notes
• Travel to client homes, schools, and community settings
• Spanish language skills (bilingual)
• Schedule: Flexible, primarily afternoons and evening, with occasional weekends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work , Psychology , Human Services , or related field

OR equivalent experience/training in child mental health services

• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families preferred
• Knowledge of behavioral interventions , mental health diagnosis , and ethical standards
• Must meet Iowa BHIS requirements and be at least 3 years older than clients under 18
• Spanish language skills are a plus but not required.

Work Environment

WCBS promotes a trauma-informed, trauma-responsive culture . Employees complete Sanctuary Training within 60 days of hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language

• Spanish (Preferred)