Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Iowa
Behavioral Health Manager jobs in Iowa are in steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, and state-funded substance use programs across Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids. Large employers with consistent hiring in this role include UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and the University of Iowa Health Care. The most sought-after specialties are substance use disorder program management, crisis services coordination, and integrated care oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Families First is looking for an individual to join our team as a Behavior Health Specialist!
This position will serve the city of Bettendorf in Clinton and Scott Counties and surrounding areas in Iowa; regular travel is required.
Job Responsibilities
· Meet with clients and families as prescribed by the assessing clinician.
· Demonstrate a working knowledge of mental health diagnoses, symptoms, and effective treatment interventions.
· Utilize a holistic, systems and strengths-based approach to working with clients.
· Execute individual treatment plans utilizing curriculum and evidenced based practices.
· Understand and engage in the importance of planning for client discharge from service onset and makes referrals and recommendations accordingly.
· Ensure documentation is completed accurately and timely including, but not limited to the consent packet and releases of information (as applicable), the implementation plan signature page, the individualized crisis plan, session notes, 90-day reports, discharges, and referrals for reauthorizations.
· Communicate with members of the client’s team regarding progress, lack of progress and recommendations and attend multidisciplinary and other team meetings as applicable.
· Maintain and document face-to-face contact in alignment with agency policy and in accordance to units authorized through the treatment planning process.
· Document and provide quarterly progress reports to the client, the client’s family, and the assessing clinician.
Qualifications
· Education requirements:
· A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work/Human Services related field from an accredited college/university with twenty (20) hours Child Mental Health Training; or
· A Bachelor’s Degree in a non-Human Services field with thirty (30) hours Child Mental Health Training.
· Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.
· Have immediate access to reliable transportation.
About Families First
Families First is one of the leading providers of family based, in-home and in-office services in the State of Iowa. Our employees assist children and families with daily stressors, enabling them to balance a family, work, and school.
· We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
· We serve approximately 3,000 individuals through our various programs in forty-seven counties within the State.
· We employ approximately 260 employees.
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Families First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background check required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Families First is looking for an individual to join our team as a Behavior Health Specialist!
This position will serve the city of Bettendorf in Clinton and Scott Counties and surrounding areas in Iowa; regular travel is required.
Job Responsibilities
· Meet with clients and families as prescribed by the assessing clinician.
· Demonstrate a working knowledge of mental health diagnoses, symptoms, and effective treatment interventions.
· Utilize a holistic, systems and strengths-based approach to working with clients.
· Execute individual treatment plans utilizing curriculum and evidenced based practices.
· Understand and engage in the importance of planning for client discharge from service onset and makes referrals and recommendations accordingly.
· Ensure documentation is completed accurately and timely including, but not limited to the consent packet and releases of information (as applicable), the implementation plan signature page, the individualized crisis plan, session notes, 90-day reports, discharges, and referrals for reauthorizations.
· Communicate with members of the client’s team regarding progress, lack of progress and recommendations and attend multidisciplinary and other team meetings as applicable.
· Maintain and document face-to-face contact in alignment with agency policy and in accordance to units authorized through the treatment planning process.
· Document and provide quarterly progress reports to the client, the client’s family, and the assessing clinician.
Qualifications
· Education requirements:
· A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work/Human Services related field from an accredited college/university with twenty (20) hours Child Mental Health Training; or
· A Bachelor’s Degree in a non-Human Services field with thirty (30) hours Child Mental Health Training.
· Possess and maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license and personal automobile insurance.
· Have immediate access to reliable transportation.
About Families First
Families First is one of the leading providers of family based, in-home and in-office services in the State of Iowa. Our employees assist children and families with daily stressors, enabling them to balance a family, work, and school.
· We are accredited by the Council on Accreditation.
· We serve approximately 3,000 individuals through our various programs in forty-seven counties within the State.
· We employ approximately 260 employees.
Join our Team – Apply Today!
Families First is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pre-employment background check required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health manager jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa license in a clinical discipline such as LMHC, LISW, or LMFT
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Minimum three to five years of direct behavioral health clinical or supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary behavioral health teams and service delivery
- Familiarity with Iowa Medicaid managed care requirements and behavioral health billing practices
- Strong knowledge of accreditation standards such as CARF or The Joint Commission for behavioral health programs
Behavioral Health Manager Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health manager in Iowa?
Most behavioral health manager roles in Iowa require a master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology paired with an active Iowa clinical license. The Iowa Board of Behavioral Science oversees licensure for mental health counselors and social workers, including the Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Independent Social Worker credentials. Candidates typically move into management after accumulating supervised clinical hours and demonstrating program oversight or team leadership experience within an Iowa behavioral health setting.
Which companies hire behavioral health managers in Iowa?
Companies currently hiring behavioral health managers in Iowa include The University of Iowa, MercyOne, and Heartland ABA, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Iowa's network of community mental health centers and regional hospital systems generates consistent openings for this role across the state.
Which Iowa cities have the most behavioral health manager jobs?
Iowa City, Johnston, and Ottumwa post the most behavioral health manager openings in Iowa. Des Moines drives the largest share of listings as the state's most populous metro and home to major hospital networks and community behavioral health organizations, while Iowa City's concentration of university health care and teaching programs supports strong demand, and Cedar Rapids anchors hiring across the Corridor region.
Are there remote behavioral health manager jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're limited, because behavioral health manager roles typically require on-site program oversight, staff supervision, and direct coordination with clinical teams. About 0% of behavioral health manager openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting that some administrative and compliance-focused functions can be handled off-site. Utilization review, care coordination oversight, and grant reporting are the functions most likely to appear in remote-eligible postings.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health manager in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a supervisory role from a frontline clinical position at a community mental health center or hospital-based behavioral health unit. Iowa employers such as UnityPoint Health and MercyOne regularly promote licensed clinicians from case manager, care coordinator, or outpatient therapist roles into team lead or program supervisor positions. Earning an Iowa clinical license early and volunteering for committee or quality improvement work within your current organization builds the profile that Iowa hiring managers look for before promoting into management.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to behavioral health manager jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings in one place. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match your experience and location preferences.
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