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 necessary referrals for clients and their families. The role regularly consults with school staff to develop a multidisciplinary approach to meeting clients’ needs. This is a full-time position in Ste Genevieve, Missouri, with schedule options 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.), Monday through Friday. Participation in an on-call schedule rotation is required as agreed upon with the SBT Supervisor and Director of Outpatient and Emergency Services. Client transportation in an agency or personal vehicle may be required when appropriate to program needs. Minimum annual pay is $50,620 for provisionally licensed therapists (LMSW or PLPC), with additional pay depending on experience, and $53,120 for fully licensed therapists (LCSW or LPC), with additional pay depending on experience. Benefits may vary depending on hours worked.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related human services field.
- LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, or LPC licensure, 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. The required license may be obtained on the start date.
- Current continuous auto 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, updates, and all required chart documentation.
- Involve families and schools in treatment planning and work with the family system to facilitate 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 schedule 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, and other applicable federal or state program requirements and agency standards.
- Transport clients in an agency and/or personal vehicle when deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
Benefits
- 24 paid days off during 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
