School-Based Therapist/Outpatient Therapist

About the role

This candidate will provide services 2 days a week in the Rich Hill School District, and 3 days a week in area clinics. Services are provided Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health and/or substance use assessments, diagnoses, and individualized treatment planning.
• Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in both school-based and outpatient settings.
• Partner with school personnel, families, and community providers to coordinate care and support student and client success.
• Provide consultation, psychoeducation, and behavioral health education to schools and community partners as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA, licensing, and regulatory standards.
• Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, person-centered services.
• Track required program outcomes, productivity, and quality measures.
• Maintain professional licensure, complete required trainings, and uphold ethical and clinical standards.
• Travel between assigned school locations and outpatient sites as needed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology required.
• Licensure/Certification: Must possess and maintain a current, active provisional clinical license in the state of Missouri (PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT, as applicable).
• Working knowledge of DSM-5 required.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in an approved crisis intervention methodology (CPI, MANDT, or CALM) within 60 days of hire.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both clinical and school environments.
• Build trust quickly and create a welcoming, supportive therapeutic environment.
• Value collaboration and enjoy partnering with educators, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and cultural humility.
• Stay organized while managing documentation, productivity expectations, and multiple service locations.
• Are committed to ethical, evidence-based care and ongoing professional development.
• Believe in a strengths-based, person-centered approach that empowers individuals and communities to achieve lasting wellness.