Job Description

SCHOOL BASED THERAPISTS

Stone & Taney County

Hiring for school districts in:

• Branson
• Reeds Spring
• Hollister
• Blue Eye
• Crane

(School Location Subject to Availability)

The School Based Therapist position includes:

• *$7,000 Sign-On Bonus*
• PLPC/LMSW/PLMFT Salary - starting at $55,852
• LPC/LMFT/LCSW Salary - starting at $70,202
• Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in collaborative service goal bonuses
• ​ Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Clinical supervision - provided free* for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
• Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Year-round employment - plus future 10 or 11 month options
• 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

Enjoy the many benefits of living in Southwest Missouri:

Living in Southwest Missouri offers a unique blend of urban and rural lifestyles, with a mix of bustling cities and picturesque countryside landscapes. The region is home to several vibrant cities, including Springfield and Branson, which offer a range of cultural attractions, entertainment options, and career opportunities. You can enjoy the best of both worlds – access to city amenities like top-notch restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment venues, while also being close enough to nature to experience the beauty of the Ozarks and all its outdoor activities.

Whether you're looking for a quiet retreat or an action-packed adventure, Southwest Missouri has something for everyone. The region boasts a low cost of living, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive place to live, work, and raise a family. With its rich history, diverse culture, and natural beauty, Southwest Missouri is a great place to call home.

In this role, you will provide individual, group, family, and practical counseling services to support student well-being and foster academic success. Your responsibilities will include establishing a caseload, coordinating with supervisory staff, and delivering prevention, intervention, and support services. You will also collaborate with school counselors and act as a liaison to ensure comprehensive care and access to community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individualized Counseling: Utilize your expertise to provide personalized counseling to meet the unique needs of students and achieve treatment goals. These services will be conveniently offered at the school site during operating hours.
• Caseload Management: Establish a caseload that aligns with supervisory guidelines, ensuring efficient coordination and effective management of cases.
• Academic Success Support: Offer prevention, intervention, and support services to identified students, aiming to reduce barriers that hinder their academic achievements. Your efforts will directly contribute to enhancing student success.
• Collaborative Treatment Planning: Participate in client staffing sessions to pinpoint issues and establish treatment goals and objectives, adhering to Burrell guidelines. Assume management responsibilities for assigned cases, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment plans.
• Emergency Response: Contribute to emergency services by providing swift aid during emotional crises, ensuring that students receive immediate support and care.
• Comprehensive Follow-Up: Provide or coordinate thorough follow-up services for all clients under your care, ensuring continuity of care and ongoing support to promote their well-being.
• Community Resource Coordination: Collaborate with school counselors to coordinate student support, including facilitating access to a range of community resources. Your efforts will ensure students receive holistic care and support.
• Clinical Assessment and Intervention: Conduct clinical assessments and deliver interventions to students and families, utilizing your expertise and knowledge to address their specific needs. These services will be conveniently offered at the school site during operating hours.
• Liaison Role: Serve as a liaison, ensuring that services reach all members of a family and enabling seamless coordination of care.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a licensure eligible field of study such as Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Actively licensed as ( or on track to become licensed as)
• Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW
• Preferred (but not required) experience in providing family, individual, and group therapy, as well as community education.

Additional Qualifications / Requirements:

• Preferred experience in providing family, individual, and group therapy, as well as community education.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Embrace Our Supportive Culture:

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.

*Here are some additional highlights of the tremendous employee benefits package you can enjoy as part of our family:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package We provide a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans. We want to ensure our associates have access to quality healthcare coverage and we offer an employee-based health insurance plan with a $0 payroll deduction.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan We offer a competitive 403(b) plan with a generous match of up to 5%. We believe in helping our associates secure their financial future.
• Paid Time Off We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time. We want our associates to have the opportunity to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) We care about the well-being of our associates and offer an EAP to provide confidential counseling, resources, and support for personal and professional challenges.
• Health and Wellness Program: We promote a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program to support our associates' well-being. This program may include fitness challenges, wellness resources, and incentives for healthy behaviors.
• Employee Discount Program We believe in rewarding our associates and offer an employee discount program that provides exclusive discounts on various products and services.
• License/Certification Reimbursement We support our associates' professional growth and offer reimbursement for relevant licenses and certifications.

These are just a snapshot of the benefits we provide to our valued associates. We believe in creating a supportive and rewarding work environment that contributes to their overall satisfaction and well-being.

Join our team of dedicated School Based Therapists in southwest Missouri where you will have the opportunity to support and empower students in various school districts. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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SALARY RANGE: $55,852 - $70,202

*BURRELL PROVIDES IN-HOUSE LPC, LCSW, & LMFT CLINICAL SUPERVISORS AT NO CHARGE MINUS INITIAL CURSORY STATE PAPERWORK FEES

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.