Forensic Behavioral Health Clinician II

State-of-Iow; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Insurance Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

The State of Iowa is seeking a Behavioral Health Professional 2 in Cherokee to join the Division of State-Operated Specialty Care. You will provide treatment services including group counseling, psycho-education, and case management for an assigned caseload.

A bachelor's degree or higher in a mental health field is required; the role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. This position offers training and supervision in a forensic treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, mental health counseling, or a closely related field.
• Background check required for consideration.
• Experience in forensic or specialized treatment settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment services including group counseling and psycho-education.
• Deliver case management for an assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support residents.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and ability to work independently.

Skills

Group counseling

Psycho-education

Case management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related field

Job description

The State of Iowa is seeking a Behavioral Health Professional 2 in Cherokee to join the Division of State-Operated Specialty Care. You will provide treatment services including group counseling, psycho-education, and case management for an assigned caseload.

A bachelor's degree or higher in a mental health field is required; the role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work independently. This position offers training and supervision in a forensic treatment setting.