Sex Offender Therapy Clinician I

State of Iowa; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, 9

Retirement Plans (IPERS, RIC)

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, CCUSO, seeks a Behavioral Health Professional 1 to provide sex-offender-specific clinical services in a secure treatment environment in Cherokee, IA. This full-time role runs 7:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound clinical judgment, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, applied behavior analysis, clinical social work, behavioral sciences or closely related field.
• Background check required.
• Must obtain IBTSA SOTP 1 or SOTP 2 certification within three years of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide sex offender–specific therapy, including group and individual sessions and BSP development.
• Conduct intake evaluations and develop treatment plans with measurable goals.
• Coordinate case management and maintain organized clinical records.
• Complete all required documentation (notes, assessments, plans).
• Assist with crisis intervention and assess risk of suicide or harm to others.
• Prepare and facilitate psycho-educational groups tailored to sex offenders.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Therapy

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, mental health counseling, ABA, clinical social work or related field

Job description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, CCUSO, seeks a Behavioral Health Professional 1 to provide sex-offender-specific clinical services in a secure treatment environment in Cherokee, IA. This full-time role runs 7:30 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound clinical judgment, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.