School Based Therapist (St. Louis County)

Job Description: Job Title: School Based Therapist (Saint Louis County) Location: Saint Louis, MO Department: School Based Services Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a School-Based Therapist! In this role, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families by providing professional counseling services within the school setting. You'll have the opportunity to utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help students overcome mental health challenges, improve coping strategies, and foster stronger relationships. If you're passionate about empowering others and improving overall well-being, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to providing high-quality care, and a collaborative attitude. Join us and be a part of a team that truly makes a difference. Therapists are trained professionals who help individuals, families, and couples address and overcome various mental health challenges. As a Therapist, your primary responsibility will be to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs, using therapeutic interventions and techniques to improve their overall well-being. You will play a critical role in supporting students' mental health, working closely with the school environment to provide the necessary services that support students' emotional and social development. This position offers… · Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost · Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel · Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition · Licensure Supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's · Additional income opportunities - for LPC's, LCSW's, & LMFT’s (provide supervision) · Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment · Liability Coverage - Company paid · Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce · Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more Key Responsibilities: · Provide individual, group, family, and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the client/patient and their goals of treatment. · Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards. · Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment. · Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases. · Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames. · Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards. · Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc. · Handle crisis situations as they arise. Participate in or coordinate emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis. · Provide training and guidance on clinical issues that may arise and evidenced-based practices. · Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy. · Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner. · Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures. · Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met. · Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company. · Other duties as assigned by leadership. Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: · Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related field. · Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker. · Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). · Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. · Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided). Additional Qualifications: · Must have training and demonstrate expertise regarding diagnostic criteria of individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues. · Must have thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services. · Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. · Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. · Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone, telehealth, and in-person contacts. · Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance. Physical Requirements: ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move obje