High School Mental Health Therapist - In‑School

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

ACCESS Family Care in Joplin, MO is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Therapist to join the district's high school services. This full-time, salaried role follows a 9.5-month calendar mirroring the public-school schedule, with a generous benefits package.

The therapist will collaborate with teachers and counselors, perform intake assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, provide therapy to teens, and educate families about diagnoses and treatment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a behavioral health field required.
• Missouri license (LCSW/LMSW/LPC/PLPC/LMFT) required.
• Experience in school-based therapy preferred.
• Passion for working with teenagers.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with teachers and counselors.
• Conduct diagnostic intake assessments and create treatment plans for high school students.
• Provide mental health therapy and behavioral health services to high school students.
• Educate students and guardians about diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

Skills

Licensed mental health professional

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health

Missouri license (LCSW/LMSW/LPC/PLPC/LMFT)

Job description

ACCESS Family Care in Joplin, MO is seeking a School-Based Mental Health Therapist to join the district's high school services. This full-time, salaried role follows a 9.5-month calendar mirroring the public-school schedule, with a generous benefits package.

The therapist will collaborate with teachers and counselors, perform intake assessments, develop evidence-based treatment plans, provide therapy to teens, and educate families about diagnoses and treatment.