Detention Center Counselor

Overview

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Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Detention Center Counselor . Are you looking for a role where you can truly change lives? Imagine being the reason a child smiles again, builds self-confidence, or discovers a new dream. As a Detention Center Counselor at Tanager, you'll have a purpose beyond a job. You'll help children feel seen, supported, and safe through therapeutic services and direct care.

Position Overview

As a Detention Center Counselor you'll be a member of the multidisciplinary team providing therapeutic services and support to children, families, and clients. Direct care services are provided that are client-centered, strengths-based, professional, and compassionate. This role focuses on increasing quality of life through traditional and innovative therapeutic services and you'll be serving as a member of the multidisciplinary team at the Linn County Juvenile Detention Center.

Why Choose Tanager?

We care for the people who care for our kids. Full-time employees enjoy :

• Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Financial Security : Retirement plan, employer-paid life, short & long-term disability
• Wellbeing Support : Access to Headspace app, EAP
• Work-Life Balance : 10 paid holidays, Compassionate Leave, generous PTO
• Established client base
• Growth Support : annual training, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunities
• Supervision towards full licensure at no cost (for temporary licensed therapists)
• Weekly payroll and potential to earn more by exceeding billing requirements
• Independent contract positions available with workload flexibility
• Opportunity to inspire hope and make a lasting impact

Qualifications

How to Apply

Ready to Inspire Hope? If you're passionate about helping youth find their strength, voice, and purpose — Tanager is the place for you. Apply today and start changing lives — including your own.

Tanager is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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