School-Based Therapist - Columbia, MO

Brightli•Columbia, MO

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping students thrive? Join our dedicated team of School Based Therapists and make a meaningful impact within Columbia-area public schools. In this role, you'll provide on-site individualized counseling, clinical assessments, case management, and support services to promote academic success and overall student wellness. As a School Based Therapist, you will maintain a manageable caseload, engage in collaborative treatment planning, and serve as a liaison between schools, families, and community providers. You'll play a vital role in reducing barriers to learning while empowering youth and their families with tools for long-term well-being.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related licensure-eligible field
Currently licensed or license-eligible as one of the following: Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Provisionally or Fully Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (PLMFT/LMFT)
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Strong communication and organizational skills
Commitment to student-centered, trauma-informed care

Nice To Haves

Experience in family, individual, or group therapy preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver school-based, individualized counseling aligned with each student’s treatment goals
Build and manage a therapeutic caseload in accordance with supervision standards
Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to students during emergencies
Participate in client staffings and contribute to collaborative treatment planning
Coordinate follow-up care and referrals to ensure continuity of support
Serve as liaison between school staff, families, and community providers
Conduct clinical assessments and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions
Assist in reducing academic and social barriers through prevention and intervention services
Collaborate with school counselors and other stakeholders to access community resources
Promote resilience, emotional regulation, and academic success in the school environment

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus: $7,000
Annual Bonuses: Up to $12,000 in collaborative service goal bonuses
29 Days Paid Time Off (including holidays & vacation)
Free Licensure Supervision (PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT)
Additional Income Opportunities for LPCs & LCSWs (supervision)
Mileage Reimbursement for work-related travel
NHSC Student Loan Repayment Eligible Site
Comprehensive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life)
24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
Supportive Workplace Culture that values wellbeing and joyful workforce engagement
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.