Licensed Psychotherapist – Child and Adolescent

This position will be in the MU Healthcare Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, diagnose, counsel, and treat the child and adolescent patient population.
• Interview, assess, and provide individual counseling utilizing evidence-based modalities to clients experiencing personal, social, educational, or vocational problems.
• Evaluate and modify treatment plans based on individual client evaluations.
• Collaborate with physicians and other specialists in the referral of clients.
• Primarily a clinical position, with potential opportunities for teaching, supervision, and academic work as they arise.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, mental health nursing, counseling education, psychology, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Missouri licensure as a Clinical Social Worker, Psychologist, Professional Counselor, or Certified Clinical Specialist in Mental Health Nursing.
• One (1) year of clinical therapeutic experience in a medical setting. (Note: For some positions, three (3) years of clinical therapeutic experience in a medical setting working with a broad range of social, psychological, or behavioral issues may substitute for licensure/certification. At least one of the three years must be post-masters.)

Pay

Salary Range: $59,321.60 - $78,041.60 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

About the Location

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big-city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Known as an ideal college town, its location makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is centrally positioned in the state and the nation, just a couple of hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City. Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center, offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. It is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year.