School-Based Counselor (LCSW/LPC) – CBT & Trauma-Informed

Miriam School; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Miriam Learning Center is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Counselor for the 2026-2027 school year. This PRN, daytime role supports students ages 2-18, with on-site work at the Learning Center, day schools, and daycare centers in St. Louis County. Salary is $48/hour.

Successful candidates hold Missouri licensure (LCSW/LMSW/LPC/PLPC) and have CBT experience, with a focus on school-based psycho-social services and collaborative care with families and schools.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school.
• Licensed or provisionally licensed in Missouri (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC) with your own supervisor.
• At least 1 year experience assessing psycho-social needs of children/adolescents 2–18 and delivering treatment, preferably in a school setting.
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive and professional assessment of each child's psycho-social issues.
• Make appropriate recommendations based on assessment results.
• Complete assessment reports in a professional and timely manner.
• Determine an appropriate treatment pathway for a child/family.
• Maintain contact with other professionals at the Center, in the school, and with the family to ensure coordinated treatment efforts.
• Submit notes and billing in a timely manner.
• Refer the child and/or family for community services as needed.
• Provide individual, group and/or family counseling using a CBT model.
• Any other duties as specified by the supervisor.

Education

Master's degree

Tools

CBT

Job description

Description

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER or PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR (or provisionally licensed) 2026-2027 School Year STATUS: PRN, DAYTIME HOURS DURING SCHOOLPAY: $48/HOURLOCATION: ST. LOUIS COUNTYQUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from accredited school
• Licensed or provisionally licensed (with your own supervisor) in the state of Missouri (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC)
• One year experience assessing the psychological and educational needs of children and adolescents ages 2-18 and delivering treatment services, preferably in a school setting
• Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Trauma informed

REPORTS TO: Counseling Supervisor, Miriam Learning Center
POSITION SUMMARY:The Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Counselor evaluates the psycho-social needs of early childhood aged children and adolescents and makes appropriate recommendations to improve functioning at school and in the community. He/she provides individual, group and/or family counseling. Settings for work duties include on-site at the Learning Center, community schools and day care centers. Daytime flexible hours are needed during the school year.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide a comprehensive and professional assessment of each child's psycho-social issues.
2. To make appropriate recommendations based upon assessment results.
3. To complete assessment reports in a professional and timely manner.
4. To determine an appropriate treatment pathway for a child/family.
5. To maintain contact with other professionals at the Center, in the school, and with the family to ensure coordinated treatment efforts.
6. To submit notes and billing in a timely manner.
7. To refer the child and/or family for community services as needed.
8. To provide individual, group and/or family counseling using a CBT model.
9. Any other duties as specified by the supervisor.

More about Miriam Learning Center:Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students age 2 to 18, catering to students with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs. Annually, we support nearly 1600 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments. Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs.Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools, providing them with access to our expert staff and resources. Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools; ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA eligible students or to obtain medical diagnoses and recommendations.

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