Bilingual BHIS: In-Home & Community Support

Wcbscares; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; 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 hiring a Behavioral Health Intervention Specialist (BHIS) to provide in-home and community-based mental health services for children, adolescents, and families in Boone and Grinnell, Iowa.

This full-time BHIS position serves clients aged 4–21 with behavioral health needs, skill development, and interventions to improve functioning at home, school, and community. Travel to homes and schools is expected; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and supervisors on treatment planning.
• Complete required clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Travel to client homes, schools, and community settings.

Skills

Spanish language

Trauma-informed care

Behavioral interventions

Experience with children and families

Documentation

Education

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

Equivalent experience in child mental health services

Job description

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 in Boone and Grinnell, Iowa.

This full-time BHIS position serves clients aged 4–21 with behavioral health needs, skill development, and interventions to improve functioning at home, school, and community. Travel to homes and schools is expected; bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.