Family Therapist Job at Woodward Academy, Woodward, IA

  • Woodward Academy
  • Woodward, IA

Job Description

Job Description

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

Requirements:

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours

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