School-Based Therapist (Scotland/Schuyler/Brashear)
About The Position
Are you passionate about helping children and adolescents overcome challenges and thrive both academically and emotionally? Join our School-Based Services team and provide accessible mental health care directly within local school districts. As a School-Based Therapist, you'll build meaningful relationships with students, families, and school staff while delivering counseling, crisis support, and care coordination services that positively impact student success. You'll work collaboratively with educators and community partners to reduce barriers to learning and ensure students receive the support they need to reach their full potential. This is an excellent opportunity for both provisionally licensed and independently licensed clinicians who are passionate about serving rural communities and making a lasting impact.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another licensure-eligible behavioral health field.
- Must hold or be working toward one of the following Missouri licenses: PLPC or LPC, LMSW or LCSW, PLMFT or LMFT.
- Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing individual, family, and group therapy services.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, or school-based populations.
- Knowledge of community resources and behavioral health systems.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling services to students within the school setting.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Manage and maintain an active caseload in accordance with agency expectations.
- Collaborate with school personnel, families, and community partners to support student success.
- Participate in treatment planning, case consultations, and interdisciplinary staffing meetings.
- Respond to student behavioral health crises and provide appropriate intervention and support.
- Coordinate referrals and connect students and families with community resources.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Serve as a liaison between students, families, schools, and community providers to ensure coordinated care.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Bonuses
- $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Up to $12,000 annually in collaborative service goal bonuses
- Outstanding Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits
- Employee wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation
- 24/7 telemedicine access for medical, behavioral health, and dermatology services
- Work-Life Balance & Career Growth
- 29 days of paid time off annually, including vacation and holidays
- School-based schedule with opportunities for extended breaks
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Free clinical supervision for PLPCs, LMSWs, and PLMFTs
- Additional income opportunities for LPCs and LCSWs who provide supervision
- Eligible NHSC site for tax-free student loan repayment assistance
- Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
- Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
