Family Therapist

Wwacademy; Woodward (OK); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Woodward Academy is offering a position for a Family Clinical Therapist in Woodward, IA. This role emphasizes family-centered treatment for male youth in a residential setting, focusing on therapy and reunification planning.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and an active Iowa license, participating in clinical teams and providing family-focused therapy. Competitive benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
• Active or provisional State of Iowa license in LMFT, LMHC, LMSW, or LISW.

Responsibilities

• Provide family-focused therapy, including joint family sessions.
• Ensure clinical documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings.

Skills

Family systems therapy

Caregiver engagement

Communication improvement

Education

Master’s degree in counseling or related field

Tools

Clinical documentation

Job description

Description

Family Clinical Therapist

Location: Woodward, IA
Pay: $61,000 – $62,400 annually

Position Overview

Woodward Academy is seeking a Family Clinical Therapist to provide family-centered treatment for male youth in a residential setting who are adjudicated delinquent or identified as Children in Need of Assistance (CINA). This role emphasizes family systems therapy, caregiver engagement, and reunification planning within a structured normative culture model.

The Family Clinical Therapist works collaboratively with youth, families, and multidisciplinary team members to strengthen family relationships, improve communication, and support sustainable behavioral change beyond placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide family-focused therapy, including parent/caregiver sessions, joint family sessions, and youth sessions as clinically indicated
• Optionally facilitate or co-facilitate family-based or psychoeducational therapy groups
• Meet Iowa billable service requirements (minimum 30 direct contact hours)
• Complete treatment collaborations
• Complete managed care reviews as required
• Ensure all clinical documentation is completed accurately and within required timeframes
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings and collaborate closely with residential staff, case managers, and community providers

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or related field
• Active or provisional State of Iowa license in one of the following:
• LMFT / tLMFT (preferred)
• LMHC / tLMHC
• LMSW / tLMSW
• LISW / tLISW

Why Woodward Academy

• Competitive salary
• Strong emphasis on family engagement and reunification
• Structured clinical model with consistent collaboration and support
• Opportunity to make lasting impact on youth and family systems

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: Woodward, IA