💰 $7,000 Sign‑On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants
Salary Range
Are you passionate about helping students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically? As a School‑Based Therapist with Preferred Family Healthcare, you’ll work directly in local schools, providing meaningful mental health support where students already feel comfortable and connected.
This role is ideal for therapists who value impact, collaboration, and consistent schedules, and who want the support of an experienced, mission‑driven organization.
Up to $12,000 in annual collaborative service goal bonuses
NHSC‑approved site – eligible for tax‑free student loan repayment
FREE licensure supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs
Automatic pay increase upon full licensure (LPC or LCSW)
Additional income opportunities for fully licensed clinicians
Highly competitive salary based on license level
Year‑round employment, with future 10‑ or 11‑month options
Robust onboarding and ongoing clinical training
Welcoming, supportive team culture
Monday–Friday schedule – no nights or weekends
As a School‑Based Therapist, you’ll provide trauma‑informed, student‑centered care in collaboration with school staff and families.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual counseling to students on‑site during school hours
Maintain a manageable caseload aligned with supervisory standards
Deliver prevention, intervention, and supportive services to reduce barriers to learning
Participate in treatment planning and staffing meetings, developing meaningful, goal‑driven care plans
Respond to emotional or behavioral crises with timely, compassionate support
Ensure continuity of care through follow‑up services and referrals
Collaborate with school counselors and community partners to connect students and families with resources
Conduct clinical assessments and interventions for students and families
Serve as a liaison for families, supporting coordinated, holistic care
Candidates must possess—or be actively working toward—one of the following:
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Preferred Family Healthcare provides complimentary clinical supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs.
Experience (or interest) in individual, group, or family therapy
Ability to collaborate within school and community settings
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous PTO (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & wellness initiatives
Employee discount programs
License and certification reimbursement ( when applicable)
At Preferred Family Healthcare, you’ll be supported as both a professional and a person. We prioritize collaboration, growth, and sustainability—so you can focus on what you do best: helping students succeed.
👉 Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding school‑based therapy career.
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.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.
