Behavioral Health Provider (LMSW, LCSW, LPC)- Ava Clinic/School Based

Missouri Ozarks Community Health; Ava (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Sign on Bonus

8 paid holidays per year

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Continuing Education allowance & paid

Life insurance

Paid time off & Personal Days

Free Gym Membership

Job summary

Missouri Ozarks Community Health is seeking a licensed behavioral clinician to join our integrated primary care team in the Ava area. The role includes school-based and Ava Clinic clinical duties, delivering outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group formats.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on documentation, crisis intervention, and community-based care delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, or LPC.
• Working knowledge of the DSM-5.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health practices and therapeutic techniques.
• Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide traditional outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Advocate for patients and families within the healthcare system.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain clear, timely clinical documentation.
• Occasionally travel to local sites as requested.

Skills

LCSW/LMSW/LPC licensure

DSM-5 knowledge

Behavioral health therapy

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

Job description

Make a Meaningful Impact in the Heart of the Ozarks

At Missouri Ozarks Community Health, we believe quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone. As a private, non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, we proudly serve the communities of Ava, Gainesville, Mansfield, Theodosia, Mountain Grove, Cabool, and Houston with comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services.

Since 1997, our compassionate team has been dedicated to improving lives-and we're continuing to grow.

Are you passionate about helping individuals and families thrive?

We're looking for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to join our collaborative Behavioral Health team.

This is more than a therapy role-it's an opportunity to be part of an integrated Primary Care team that treats the whole person. We recognize the powerful connection between physical, emotional, and behavioral health, and we work together to ensure our patients receive truly comprehensive care. This position will serve patients based within a public school setting AND a Clinical Setting at our Ava Clinic location.

What You'll Do

As a key member of our care team,this position will offer comprehensive behavioral health services through traditional therapy in a clinical setting and in a school setting with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and group environments. The provider will be responsible for:

• Provide traditional outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults
• Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions
• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Advocate for patients and families within the healthcare system
• Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain clear, timely clinical documentation
• Occasionally travel to local sites as requested

Your work will directly improve quality of life for individuals and families in our community.

What We're Looking For

• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited institution.
• Current state licensure as an LCSW, LMSW, or LPC.
• Working knowledge of the DSM-5.
• Strong knowledge of behavioral health practices and therapeutic techniques.
• Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills when working with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel to local sites as needed.
• Ability to clearly and concisely document sessions and familiarity with healthcare regulations.
• Experience in school-based or integrated behavioral health settings preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time position
• Competitive benefits package including:
• 401(k)
• Sign on Bonus
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Continuing Education allowance & paid time
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & Personal Days
• Free Gym Membership to our Wellness Center or 50% reimbursement for other gyms
• And more!

Potential employees will receive and must pass a drug/alcohol screening before employment can begin.