School Based Therapist-2

Job Description:

• Job Title: School Based Therapist 2
• Location: Springfield, MO
• Department: School Based Services
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about helping children and adolescents overcome challenges and build brighter futures? As a School Based Therapist 2, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by providing behavioral health services where students spend much of their time: at school. Join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to changing lives through accessible, high-quality care. This role offers the chance to build strong relationships with students and families, develop clinical expertise, enjoy professional growth opportunities, and make a lasting difference in your community.

The School Based Therapist 2 provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapeutic services to students experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. This position delivers individual, family, and group therapy services while collaborating with school personnel, families, and treatment team members to support successful outcomes. The therapist utilizes evidence-based practices, crisis intervention skills, and professional judgment to help students achieve their treatment goals and improve overall well-being.

Springfield offers the perfect blend of community, affordability, and opportunity. With excellent schools, outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts scene, and a strong sense of community, Springfield is an outstanding place to live, work, and make a difference in the lives of others.

The School Based Therapist 2 position offers…

· All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more

· Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits

· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

· Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income

· Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training

· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

· Opportunity to provide meaningful services directly within local schools and communities

· Diverse clinical experiences working with children, adolescents, and families

· Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment teams and supportive leadership

· Ability to provide both in-person and telehealth services

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide individual, family, group, and therapeutic counseling services to students based on treatment goals and clinical needs

· Conduct comprehensive assessments, screenings, and diagnostic evaluations to determine appropriate treatment interventions

· Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans that reflect client progress and evolving needs

· Facilitate group therapy, psychoeducation, family sessions, and specialty therapeutic services, including trauma-informed and co-occurring treatment

· Respond to crisis situations and coordinate emergency interventions as needed to support client safety and stabilization

· Collaborate with school personnel, families, referral sources, and treatment team members to ensure coordinated care

· Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical staffing, and case consultations to support positive client outcomes

· Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and agency standards

· Support successful transitions of care by completing discharge planning and transition documentation

· Provide clinical consultation, training, and guidance regarding evidence-based practices and treatment approaches when appropriate

· Represent the organization professionally within schools and the community while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders

· Complete required training and perform additional duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

· Master's degree in social work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field

· Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

· Hold active licensure through the applicable state board of professional registration

· Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services

· Experience conducting assessments, rendering diagnoses, and developing treatment plans

· Knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and behavioral health treatment principles

· Experience providing individual, family, and group counseling services

· Ability to provide telehealth services

Additional Qualifications:

· Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

· Must be willing to become licensed in additional states as needed

· Must be willing and comfortable providing telehealth services; training will be provided

· Must attain First Aid certification within three (3) months of employment and maintain certification thereafter

· Must attain CPR certification within three (3) months of employment and maintain certification thereafter

· Must attain required de-escalation/intervention training within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date

· Ability to establish effective relationships with students, families, school personnel, referral sources, and treatment team members

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to manage caseload responsibilities, documentation requirements, and multiple priorities effectively

· Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches

· For school-based services programs, must be able to provide services at the school site during school operating hours

· Successful completion of background screenings including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks

Physical Requirements

· Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally

· Sit for extended periods while completing documentation, telehealth sessions, and other administrative tasks

· Frequently use hands, fingers, and arms for typing, writing, and computer-based work

· Occasionally walk or stand while providing services in school and community environments

· Effectively communicate with clients, families, school personnel, and treatment team members

Brightli is on a Mission:

At Brightli, we are committed to changing and saving lives through compassionate, client-centered care. Every day, our associates help individuals, families, and communities overcome barriers to wellness and build healthier futures. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, advancing your clinical career, and helping students thrive, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team.

Keywords: School Based Therapist, School Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, Child Therapist, Behavioral Health, School Counseling, Telehealth Therapist



 Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.



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