School-Based Therapist (26-27)

Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and agreements. School term contract; salary is dependent on experience.

About the Role

The School-Based Therapist supports students' social-emotional well-being and academic success by addressing behavioral and emotional needs, developing intervention plans, and connecting families with community resources. The therapist works closely with school personnel to create a safe, supportive environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
• Clinical licensure required for a Mental Health Service provider (e.g., LCSW, LPC). Applicants who have met the minimum state requirements for licensure, are completing required hours for licensure, and are registered with a State Board for Social Workers or Licensed Professional Counselors under an approved supervisor may apply.
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience working in education, mental health, or a related field.
• State of Missouri-issued valid, active license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor. Approved registration of supervision requirements for a Licensed Master Social Worker working toward clinical licensure or Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor, and a letter of supervision commitment from the registered supervisor.
• Valid Missouri Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct individual, family, or group-based behavioral or mental health therapy and psychoeducation.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and management when needed.
• Provide appropriate referrals for services to students, families, and staff members.
• Collect and assess data relating to the development of mental health treatment plans.
• Design and implement interventions to help students meet social-emotional, individual, family, and educational goals.
• Meet, collaborate, and regularly communicate with school staff, parents, and other service providers regarding student progress.
• Maintain service records, clinical case notes, and educational records securely.
• Provide intervention strategies that may be implemented within the classroom to address individual and group behavioral dynamics regarding students' social-emotional needs.
• Communicate clearly with coworkers, supervisors, and other staff members.
• Carry out policies of the district, building, and classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality of all students and classroom information.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the administrator.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a climate-controlled building, as well as in inclement weather.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around for long periods of time.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids, a computer screen and printed matter, and to distinguish colors.
• Sufficient hearing to understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to operate a telephone and enter data into a computer using both hands.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation, on the telephone, and addressing groups.
• Ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, pull, grasp, and carry a variety of objects of different shapes and sizes.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and be able to travel to buildings within the district.
• Able to perform other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee.