Mental Health Therapist (Hourly Substitute)

DISTRICT WIDE; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Lees Summit R-7 School District is seeking an Mental Health Therapist (Hourly Substitute) for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on providing consultation, classroom support and training to school personnel, with responsibilities across general education and special education services.

Reports to the Director of Student Support and collaborates with families to connect resources, develop progress plans, and document outcomes in accordance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Skill-based competencies include effective listening, counseling techniques and behavior management.
• Knowledge-based competencies include DSM-V diagnoses, crisis intervention and treatment modalities.
• Ability-based competencies include communication with diverse groups, confidentiality, decision making and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Confers with teachers, parents and community personnel to evaluate progress and implement objectives.
• Identifies at-risk students to provide support and referrals.
• Develops and implements annual IEP counseling goals for students with disabilities.
• Develops plans for counseling and indirect support (IEP, RTI, Behavioral Intervention Plan, etc.).
• Communicates with parents to partner and keep them informed of progress.
• Coordinates with outside services and agencies for referrals and resources.
• Makes home visits to assess student needs and progress.
• Maintains student records and documentation for future reference.
• Participates in meetings and trainings to gather and share information.
• Prepares written materials (IEPs, reports, treatment plans) for evaluation.

Skills

Effective listening

Counseling techniques

Behavior management

Anger control

Self-esteem enhancement

Facilitating meetings

Interpersonal aptitude

Education

LCSW or LPC licensure

Job description

Mental Health Therapist (Hourly Substitute)

Lees Summit R-7 School District DISTRICT WIDE - LEES SUMMIT , Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 5928974

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

2026-27 School Year

Hourly Substitute Position

Anticipated Date: To Be Determined (approximately December 2026 through TBD)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The job of Mental Health Therapistwas established for the purpose/s of providing consultation, classroom assistance and training to school personnel; participating in the planning and implementation services for general education and special education students. In addition, the Mental Health Therapist will provide information on programs/services available to students and families as well as school and/or district activities and procedures; referring families to other agencies; and fostering an ongoing partnership between the home and school.

This position reports to Director of Student Support.

Essential Functions

• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing student objectives.
• Identifies at-risk students for the purpose of providing support and referrals to ensure student progress and ongoing involvement of family members in the educational process.
• Develops and/or implements annual IEP counseling goals for students with disabilities and collaborates with appropriate team members to document regular progress.
• Assist in developing plans (e.g. RTI, Individual Student Success Plan, Behavioral Intervention Plan, Individual Education Plan, etc.) for the purpose of providing individual or small group counseling, and/or other indirect support.
• Communicates and conducts meetings with parents (e.g. telephone calls, email, home visits, etc.) for the purpose of partnering and keeping them informed of student progress and addressing issues of concern.
• Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies, school sites, etc. (e.g. mental health, probation, medical, etc.) for the purpose of providing referrals, connecting families to resources, and distribution of clothing, food, and supports to disadvantaged students.
• Makes home visits for the purpose of assessing student needs and/or consulting with parents on student’s progress at school.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records (e.g. daily case notes, annual reports, classroom observations, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring documentation for future reference in accordance with administrative and legal requirements.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Research and coordinate with community agencies and leaders for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. IEPs, activity logs, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, Medicaid billings, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and evaluating individual and programmatic growth.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Enforces district and school policies for the purpose of maintaining safe and secure district facilities.

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (Minimum Qualifications)

Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: effective listening skills; counseling techniques; behavior management techniques; anger control; self-esteem enhancement techniques; facilitating meetings; and interpersonal aptitude.

Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities/behaviors; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; community resources; DSM-V diagnoses and psychiatric disorders; crisis intervention techniques; and treatment modalities and assessment.

Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: effectively communicate with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills; confidentiality; decision making; flexibility; and reliability.

Required Testing: None Specified

Certificates & Licenses: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensure

Continuing Educ./Training: as required by license

Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Exempt

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Harrison , Human Resources Specialist
• 301 NE TUDOR RD
• LEES SUMMIT , Missouri 64086
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]