Are you passionate about helping women and families? Do you have a desire to work at a faith-based, Christian ministry?
Join the Lutheran Family Service team as a Pregnancy Counseling & Adoption Caseworker!
In this role you will:
Help prepare couples for adoption through education and assessment
Assist couples through the adoption process
Provide life-affirming counsel to women and birth families
Travel to meet with women facing unplanned pregnancy and adopting families
Promote the pregnancy counseling and adoption ministries to healthcare professionals, pregnancy resource centers, school counselors, youth workers, congregations and at conferences
Maintain an organized, accurate and complete system of records
Conduct pregnancy counseling and adoption work consistent with scriptural values and Lutheran Family Service policies
Participate in professional organizations and associations representing Lutheran Family Service
Regularly attend staff meetings and events
Attend continuing education opportunities as needed
Benefits:
Flexible schedule to accommodate client, ministry and personal needs
Meaningful kingdom-of-heaven work helping women choose life and building Christian families through adoption
Ability to use and express your faith to co-workers and clients when appropriate
Requirements:
A Bachelors of Social Work or related human-services field
Minimum of two years of child-placing experience preferred
Availability to work part-time for approximately 20-hours per week
Willing to travel and work unusual hours when a bath and/or adoptive placement is occurring
No record of child abuse or criminal conviction, which would hinder employment
Effective communication, proficient organization, and self-motivation to work independently
Desire to promote life-affirming values from the moment of conception until natural death
Desire to work in a Christian, faith-based, private practice environment
If this sounds like a fit for you, send your résumé to:
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (School-Year or Year-Round Options Available)
Location: On-site at Lutheran School Campus (Pre-K–12) and Telehealth, Cedar Rapids office
Reports To: Director of Counseling Services / Clinical Supervisor
Position Summary: The Clinical Therapist provides professional mental health counseling services to children, adolescents, and families within a Lutheran school setting serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through High School. This role integrates evidence-based clinical practice with a compassionate, developmentally appropriate, and Christ-centered approach that aligns with Lutheran theology and the mission of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Services:
Provide individual counseling to students across developmental stages (Pre-K–12)
Provide family counseling and parent consultations
Conduct assessments, treatment planning, and progress evaluation
Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
School Collaboration:
Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and staff as appropriate
Participate in consultation meetings with proper consent
Support school staff with mental health awareness guidance
Uphold FERPA and HIPAA standards
Faith Integration:
Provide services aligned with Lutheran theology and Christian values
Integrate faith into counseling when appropriate and desired
Professional Responsibilities:
Participate in supervision as required
Maintain licensure and continuing education
Adhere to ethical guidelines
Attend meetings and trainings as required
Qualifications:
Required:
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, MFT
Active clinical license
Experience with children/adolescents
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred:
School-based counseling experience
Play therapy or trauma-informed training
Familiarity with ADHD/executive functioning
Experience in faith-based settings
LCMS affiliation (preferred, not required)
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive compensation based on licensure and experience. Benefits may include insurance, retirement, CEU support, and paid time off.
Mission Alignment: This position supports Lutheran education by providing compassionate, professional mental health care that reflects Christ’s love and Lutheran values.
If this sounds like a fit for you, send your résumé to:
Cassie Beltz [email protected]
2370 Merino Avenue
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Phone: (515) 251-4900
Fax: (515) 251-7311
