School-Based Therapist Director

Bethany for Children & Families; Iowa (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany for Children & Families is looking for a dedicated School-Based Therapist Director to lead a team of therapists in various schools. This hybrid role focuses on improving mental health services for children and adolescents, combining remote work with local school visits. Key responsibilities include clinical oversight, collaboration with educational partners, and ensuring quality care in impactful community programs.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Vacation time accrued based on hours worked

Sick leave earned

Eleven paid holidays

8% agency contribution to retirement plan

Two health plan options

100% employer-paid vision insurance

Group Life insurance

Educational Aid program

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related mental health field required.
• Current clinical licensure in Iowa preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical oversight and support therapists across multiple schools.
• Collaborate with school administrators and families on mental health services.
• Monitor program outcomes and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Oversight

Strategic Direction

Compassion

Inclusivity

Education

Master's degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling

Job description

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(Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an affiliate of Bethany for Children & Families)

Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center is seeking a talented, experienced, and mission-driven leader to serve as our School-Based Therapist Director. In this critical role, you will lead and support a dedicated team of clinical therapists serving 22 schools across 5 school districts in three Iowa counties, helping to improve the emotional and psychological well-being of children and adolescents in our community. Come join a team of committed professionals striving to improve the lives of children and families.

School-Based Therapist Director Work Environment:

This is a hybrid position that combines remote administrative work with regular local travel. The School-Based Therapist Director requires working from home partially and traveling to various school sites to observe and support therapists as well as come in office for meetings when required.

$60,000- $70,000 depending upon schedule and experience.

Schedule: Year-Round or Optional Summers Off.

What YOU get for being a School-Based Therapist Director:

• Competitive Compensation,
• For full-time employees in their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 26 hours paid, with a maximum of 80 hours earned per year. For full-time employees after their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 13 hours paid, with a maximum of 160 hours earned per year.
• Full-time employees earn one hour of sick leave for every 21.67 hours paid.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays,
• Agency contributions of 8% calculated on bi-weekly earnings to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement plan) upon meeting plan eligibility criteria,
• An option of two health plans, one with a Health Savings Account benefit that includes employer contributions,
• Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums),
• Group Life insurance; Basic Life and Basic AD&D,
• Options of employee-paid premium plans for voluntary supplemental insurance offered, and
• An Educational Aid program.

School-Based Therapist Director Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, clinical oversight, and strategic direction for our school-based therapy programs.
• Supervise and support a team of licensed clinical therapists, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with school administrators, families, and community partners to align mental health services with student needs.
• Monitor program outcomes and compliance, and implement ongoing improvements to maximize effectiveness.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture rooted in compassion and excellence.

School-Based Therapist Director job duties:

1. Collaborate with the Division Director in service direction and development by:

• Providing constructive and professional supervision to assigned staff in an effort to ensure all services are properly implemented as specified in applicable regulation, accreditation standards, contract(s), and agency policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that performance objectives are met and that all accreditation standards are observed.

2. Maintain positive relationships with other members of the management team, agency supervisors, and all funding and referral sources through the provision of quality services and timely responses to questions, concerns, and issues.

3. Report to the Division Director to discuss pertinent information regarding budget, staffing needs, morale, and other service line or program issues and concerns.

4. Submit required reports, statistical data, etc., in accordance with contract and funding source guidelines and expectations.

5. Provide training for staff to enhance the knowledge base of program and agency expectations.

6. Assure quality service through the institution of monitoring and reporting processes that examine the utilization, quality assurance, and outcome measurement data of service lines and programs.

7. Utilize knowledge and skill to assist staff in the further development of existing programs or in the implementation of new programs, as needed or assigned.

8. Participate in coordination with the Division Director in the development and implementation of the annual operational budget.

9. Explore and pursues grants and other funding opportunities to expand or enhance existing programs.

10. Further the mission of the agency by providing planning data, and contributing to the development and accomplishment of the agency's strategic plan.

11. Participate in all required agency training and staff development opportunities.

12. Provide training and consultation to other staff members and service colleagues through in-service training and consultation, as requested.

13. Compile with all rules, regulations, codes, and legal requirements assigned by various licensing and accreditation entities.

14. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices and maintain the highest level of professional integrity in adherence to the agency's corporate compliance program.

15. Perform and carries out all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Description:

(Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an affiliate of Bethany for Children & Families)

Bridgeview Community Mental Health Center is seeking a talented, experienced, and mission-driven leader to serve as our School-Based Therapist Director. In this critical role, you will lead and support a dedicated team of clinical therapists serving 22 schools across 5 school districts in three Iowa counties, helping to improve the emotional and psychological well-being of children and adolescents in our community. Come join a team of committed professionals striving to improve the lives of children and families.

School-Based Therapist Director Work Environment:

This is a hybrid position that combines remote administrative work with regular local travel. The School-Based Therapist Director requires working from home partially and traveling to various school sites to observe and support therapists as well as come in office for meetings when required.

$60,000- $70,000 depending upon schedule and experience.

Schedule: Year-Round or Optional Summers Off.

What YOU get for being a School-Based Therapist Director:

• Competitive Compensation,
• For full-time employees in their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 26 hours paid, with a maximum of 80 hours earned per year. For full-time employees after their first year of employment, one hour of vacation time is earned for every 13 hours paid, with a maximum of 160 hours earned per year.
• Full-time employees earn one hour of sick leave for every 21.67 hours paid.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays,
• Agency contributions of 8% calculated on bi-weekly earnings to a 403(b) Thrift Plan (retirement plan) upon meeting plan eligibility criteria,
• An option of two health plans, one with a Health Savings Account benefit that includes employer contributions,
• Dental insurance,
• Vision insurance (100% employer-paid premiums),
• Group Life insurance; Basic Life and Basic AD&D,
• Options of employee-paid premium plans for voluntary supplemental insurance offered, and
• An Educational Aid program.

School-Based Therapist Director Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, clinical oversight, and strategic direction for our school-based therapy programs.
• Supervise and support a team of licensed clinical therapists, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with school administrators, families, and community partners to align mental health services with student needs.
• Monitor program outcomes and compliance, and implement ongoing improvements to maximize effectiveness.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture rooted in compassion and excellence.

School-Based Therapist Director job duties:

1. Collaborate with the Division Director in service direction and development by:

• Providing constructive and professional supervision to assigned staff in an effort to ensure all services are properly implemented as specified in applicable regulation, accreditation standards, contract(s), and agency policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that performance objectives are met and that all accreditation standards are observed.

2. Maintain positive relationships with other members of the management team, agency supervisors, and all funding and referral sources through the provision of quality services and timely responses to questions, concerns, and issues.

3. Report to the Division Director to discuss pertinent information regarding budget, staffing needs, morale, and other service line or program issues and concerns.

4. Submit required reports, statistical data, etc., in accordance with contract and funding source guidelines and expectations.

5. Provide training for staff to enhance the knowledge base of program and agency expectations.

6. Assure quality service through the institution of monitoring and reporting processes that examine the utilization, quality assurance, and outcome measurement data of service lines and programs.

7. Utilize knowledge and skill to assist staff in the further development of existing programs or in the implementation of new programs, as needed or assigned.

8. Participate in coordination with the Division Director in the development and implementation of the annual operational budget.

9. Explore and pursues grants and other funding opportunities to expand or enhance existing programs.

10. Further the mission of the agency by providing planning data, and contributing to the development and accomplishment of the agency's strategic plan.

11. Participate in all required agency training and staff development opportunities.

12. Provide training and consultation to other staff members and service colleagues through in-service training and consultation, as requested.

13. Compile with all rules, regulations, codes, and legal requirements assigned by various licensing and accreditation entities.

14. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices and maintain the highest level of professional integrity in adherence to the agency's corporate compliance program.

15. Perform and carries out all other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

The School-Based Therapist Director qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related mental health field.
• Current clinical licensure (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent) in the state of Iowa is highly preferred.
• Candidates who meet the requirements of Mental Health Professional defined the by State of Iowa are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead remote teams and manage multi-site service delivery.
• Deep passion for improving the lives of children and families through accessible, high-quality mental health care.

EOE

Bethany for Children & Families, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, gender identification, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, citizenship status, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic defined by law. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities who share our commitment to keeping children safe, strengthening families, and building healthy communities.

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