School-Based Therapist - Kirksville

Mark Twain Behavioral Health (MTBH) is a private not-for-profit Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization serving Northeast Missouri since 1975 with a wide variety of outpatient services. We strive to treat the whole person by promoting wellness as individuals work toward their personal goals of achieving a satisfying, productive and healthy lifestyle.

About the role

Mark Twain Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time School-Based Therapist for our Northeast, Missouri service area - Clark County. This full-time salaried position offers competitive pay and full benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth and their families in a school-based setting - therapy may consist of crisis screening and brief solution-focused psychotherapy
• Maintain clinical record according to certification standards
• Provide consultation and education services to local schools and resource officers
• Participate in clinical supervision, clinical case staff meetings, in-service training, and school-based meetings as requested
• Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with local schools
• Participate in student-of-concern meetings and with the Behavioral Health Risk Assessment Teams in your district
• Complete daily schedule and check alerts in CareLogic in a timely manner
• Participate in quality improvement reviews as requested
• Maintain a professional code of ethics at all times
• Adherence to the MTBH Ethical Code of Conduct and all policies is required

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or Psychology
• Licensed in the state of Missouri or licensed-eligible
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug addictions in adolescent population preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance with a company-paid premium for the employee
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
• 403b retirement plan with annual employer contribution
• Employee wellness program with financial support for healthy lifestyle
• Generous amounts of paid time off plus 11 paid holidays each year
• Educational funds and time allowance for professional development
• Supportive culture with a strong emphasis on health and well-being
• Positive work environment with celebrations of employee appreciation
• Focus on core company values: compassion, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, teamwork, and wellness