Family Therapist
About the job
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
From Woodward Academy's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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