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Woodward Academy (IA) lists this Family Therapist opportunity in woodward, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job 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
Worksite address
woodward, IA, 50276, US
Who can apply
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