School Based Therapist
About The Position
The School Based Therapist provides clinical therapy to children and adolescents based on clinical needs identified by school staff. The therapist helps identify individuals who may qualify for the CPRC program and makes appropriate referrals for clients and their families. The role also involves regular consultation with school staff to develop a multidisciplinary approach to meeting clients’ needs. The position is based in Ste Genevieve, Missouri, and offers a full-time Monday–Friday schedule: either four 10-hour days (approximately 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.) or five 8-hour days (approximately 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.). Pay starts at $50,620 annually for provisionally licensed clinicians (LMSW or PLPC) and $53,120 annually for fully licensed clinicians (LCSW or LPC), with additional compensation depending on experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related human services field.
- LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, or LPC license, or eligibility for licensure; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Valid driver’s license: Class E for Missouri residents or Class D for Illinois residents. Illinois residents may obtain the required license on the start date.
- Current, continuous automobile insurance.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct mental health services and referrals, including obtaining consent to treat and releases of confidential information and completing the CCC packet.
- Coordinate services between schools and CCC.
- Create and maintain a calendar of daily therapeutic activities.
- Complete treatment plans, progress notes, DLA-20 documentation, updates, and other chart requirements.
- Involve families and schools in treatment planning and work with the family system to address the child’s needs.
- Serve as a liaison between the agency and community resources.
- Follow up on missed appointments.
- Coordinate services with internal and external providers.
- Participate in the on-call rotation as agreed upon with the SBT Supervisor and Director of Outpatient and Emergency Services.
- Document in accordance with clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, applicable federal or state programs, and agency standards.
- Transport clients in an agency and/or personal vehicle when necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
Benefits
- 24 paid days off in the first year, plus a day off for the employee’s birthday.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Company-paid life and LTD insurance.
- Retirement auto-enrollment.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
