School-Based Therapist (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, PLPC) Sullivan & Schuyler, MO Counties

Job Description:

School‑Based Therapist

• Preferred Family Healthcare | School‑Based Services
• Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week

💰 $7,000 Sign‑On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants

Make a Meaningful Impact—Without Working Nights or Weekends!

If you’re passionate about helping students thrive emotionally and academically, this role allows you to do exactly that— right where students already are . As a

School‑Based Therapist, you’ll partner directly with local schools to support students’ mental health while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule and a highly supportive team environment.

Whether you’re fully licensed or working toward licensure , this is a role where your work truly matters.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

🌟 Compensation & Growth

Up to $12,000 in annual performance‑based bonuses

NHSC‑approved site (eligible for tax‑free student loan repayment)

Free licensure supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs

Salary increases once full licensure is obtained

Additional earning opportunities for fully licensed clinicians

🧠 Supportive Culture

Welcoming, collaborative team environment

Ongoing training and professional development

Leadership that values work‑life balance and clinician well‑being

Year‑round employment with future 10‑ or 11‑month schedule options

🧾 Excellent Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match

Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick time)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health & wellness initiatives

Mileage reimbursement ( when applicable )

License and certification reimbursement

Employee discount program

What You’ll Do

As a School‑Based Therapist, you’ll provide counseling and support services on‑site at schools during school hours , helping students succeed both emotionally and academically.

Your role will include:

Providing individual and family counseling tailored to each student’s needs

Managing a caseload that aligns with clinical and supervisory guidelines

Supporting students through prevention, intervention, and crisis response

Collaborating with school staff, families, and community resources

Developing and managing treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team

Conducting assessments and delivering evidence‑based interventions

Serving as a liaison to help ensure coordinated care for students and families

What We’re Looking For

Required Licensure (or in progress):

PLPC

LPC

LMSW

LCSW

💡 Preferred Family Healthcare provides no‑cost supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs, with a built‑in salary increase once full licensure is achieved.

Additional Requirements:

Experience with individual, family, or group therapy preferred

Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Join a Team That Invests in You

At Centerstone, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization that values compassion, collaboration, and professional growth. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while building a fulfilling clinical career, we’d love to meet you!

👉 Apply today and help shape brighter futures—one student at a time.



 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.



 Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.