School Based Therapist (Centralia/Hallsville)

Brightli•Centralia, MO

17d

About The Position

School-Based Therapist Location: Centralia, MO Department: School-Based Services Employment Type: Full Time or 10- or 12-month contract Shift: Monday - Friday Sign-On Bonus - $7,000 New Grads encouraged to apply Job Summary: Are you a compassionate and skilled mental health professional committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families? Join our team as a School-Based Therapist and help clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve meaningful progress in their mental health journey. In this role, you’ll provide individual, family, and group therapy, conduct assessments, render diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practices. You'll collaborate with internal teams and community partners to deliver high-quality behavioral health care across diverse populations and settings. Position Perks & Benefits: 29 Days of PTO Competitive Pay NEW Student Loan Repayment Program Eligible for Clinical Licensure Supervision (Additional $5,000) Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility requirement Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employee Company-paid basic life insurance Emergency Medical Leave Program Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care Health & Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discount Program Mileage Reimbursement ( When applicable )

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field
Active licensure or license-eligible in state of practice (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Must be willing to become licensed in additional states as needed
Comfortable providing telehealth services (training provided)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Provisional licensure accepted with supervision support available
Strong understanding of substance use and/or mental health diagnoses and treatment modalities
Knowledge of case management, court procedures, and legal standards for behavioral health
Skilled in documentation, clinical assessments, and collaboration in multidisciplinary teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage a clinical caseload

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders preferred

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic services including individual, group, and family counseling tailored to client needs
Complete intakes, screenings, and comprehensive assessments within required timelines
Determine and document diagnostic impressions and establish individualized treatment plans
Facilitate clinical services in alignment with evidence-based practices and organizational standards
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of all services, assessments, and treatment plans
Participate in case staffings, treatment planning meetings, and crisis intervention as needed
Collaborate with billing, access, and other departments to ensure service authorization and client eligibility
Support transitions in care through discharge planning and coordination
Provide education, consultation, and clinical guidance to team members when appropriate
Represent the agency professionally in the community and promote program engagement
Stay compliant with all training, accreditation, and ethical standards
Additional duties as assigned by leadership

Benefits

29 Days of PTO
Competitive Pay
NEW Student Loan Repayment Program
Eligible for Clinical Licensure Supervision (Additional $5,000)
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment eligibility requirement
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employee
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement ( When applicable )
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.