School‑Based Therapist (Kirksville, MO)

Brightli • Kirksville, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The School-Based Therapist provides counseling and support services at local schools during school hours to help students succeed emotionally and academically. The therapist serves schools in Kirksville, Green City, Novinger, Schuyler, and Brashear, Missouri. This full-time role follows a Monday–Friday, 40-hour workweek and offers a supportive team environment without expected nights or weekends. The position is open to clinicians who are fully licensed or working toward licensure. Free supervision is available for PLPCs and LMSWs, with a salary increase upon full licensure.

The role includes individual and family counseling, caseload management, prevention and crisis support, collaboration with school staff and families, treatment planning with a multidisciplinary team, assessments, evidence-based interventions, and coordination of care. The organization describes opportunities for training, professional development, career advancement, and a mission focused on improving community mental health care.

Requirements

• Hold or be working toward one of the following licenses: PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW.
• Have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with individual, family, or group therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling tailored to each student’s needs.
• Manage a caseload in accordance with clinical and supervisory guidelines.
• Support students through prevention, intervention, and crisis response.
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and community resources.
• Develop and manage treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions.
• Serve as a liaison to help ensure coordinated care for students and families.

Benefits

• A $7,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants.
• Up to $12,000 in annual performance-based bonuses.
• Eligibility for tax-free student loan repayment at an NHSC-approved site.
• Free licensure supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs.
• Salary increases upon obtaining full licensure.
• Additional earning opportunities for fully licensed clinicians.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health and wellness initiatives.
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable.
• License and certification reimbursement.
• Employee discount program.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed