BHIS Social Worker (O'Brien, Osceola, and Clay Counties)

If you have a passion for making a positive change in your community, Lutheran Services in Iowa is looking for you! LSI is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, full‑time Social Worker for our Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) program to serve the following counties: O'Brien, Osceola, and Clay. What We Do Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is a trusted nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities across Iowa. LSI provides a wide range of programs including child welfare, behavioral health, refugee and immigrant services, services for people with disabilities, and support for older adults. What You’ll Do Our Social Worker will provide skill‑based interventions to address the behavioral needs of Iowa children and parents that accompany a mental illness diagnosis. The person in this role is responsible for building the behavioral skills they need to thrive in their home and community. Responsibilities include: Provide ongoing assessment to families Develop and make changes to the implementation plan based on a child or family's individual situation Evaluate a child or family's progress Work with families on weekends and during evening hours; travel required to families' homes, office, or other community settings. LSI reimburses mileage and offers flexible scheduling. What You’ll Need Qualified applicants for this role must have one of the following: A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a human services related field, plus one year of full‑time equivalent human service experience. Twenty hours of child mental health training may be substituted for experience. A Bachelor's degree in a non‑human services related field, plus two years of full‑time equivalent human service experience. Thirty hours of child mental health training may be substituted for experience. Preferred applicants will meet the following qualifications: A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a human services related field, plus one year of full‑time equivalent child mental health services experience. A Bachelor's degree in a non‑human services related field, plus two years of full‑time equivalent child mental health services experience. A qualifying degree and completion of 20 hours of child mental health training. Acceptable human service degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, and Human Services or Development. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged! How We’ll Support You On top of being a family of caring teammates, LSI also offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401(k), paid time off, and health, dental, life, and vision insurance. All Applicants This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check. Equal Opportunity Employer LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures, and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutheran Services in Iowa