Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist

Woodward Community Based Services; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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) is seeking a Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist (BHIS) to provide in-home and community-based mental health services for children and families in Boone and/or Grinnell, Iowa. The role serves ages 4–21 with behavioral health needs, focusing on skill development and evidence-based interventions.

The BHIS will work within a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework, collaborating with therapists and supervisors to plan treatment, complete

Qualifications

• 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 are a plus (bilingual).
• Flexible schedule: afternoons and evenings, occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based BHIS services to children, adolescents, and families.
• Deliver BHIS skill development interventions for youths.
• Collaborate with clinical team on treatment planning and progress notes.
• Travel to client homes, schools, and community settings as needed.

Skills

Spanish language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job 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.

Requirements

• 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.
  

OR

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)