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 also helps identify individuals who may qualify for the CPRC program and makes appropriate referrals for clients and their families. The role regularly consults with school staff to develop a multidisciplinary approach to meeting client needs. This is a full-time position in Fredericktown, Missouri, with a choice of 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 LMSWs or PLPCs and $53,120 annually for fully licensed LCSWs or LPCs, 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; may be obtained on the start date).
- Current continuous auto insurance.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct mental health services and referrals, including obtaining consent to treat, 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, updates, and all required chart documentation.
- Involve families and school personnel 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 services according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and other applicable federal or state program requirements and agency standards.
- Transport clients in an agency or personal vehicle when deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
Benefits
- 24 paid days off during the first year, plus a birthday day off.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Competitive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- Company-paid life and LTD insurance.
- Retirement auto-enrollment.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Employee referral program.
- Additional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
