School-Based Therapist

Healing Spaces Psychological Services LLC; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Malpractice insurance

Licensure renewal fees covered

PTO and 401K with employer match

Health, dental, and vision benefits

CE support

Job summary

Healing Spaces Psychological Services LLC in Clayton, MO seeks a Staff Therapist to deliver clinical therapy across school sites with in-person sessions during the academic day, plus telehealth options. The role anticipates travel to multiple school sites and collaboration with teachers, counselors, and administrators within a multidisciplinary team.

The candidate must be independently or provisionally licensed (LPC, PLPC, LMSW, LCSW) and ideally has school-based experience.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Licensed or provisionally licensed (LPC, PLPC, LMSW, LCSW) or eligible.
• Experience in school settings preferred.
• Ability to navigate school environments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and provide therapy to individuals, groups, or families; develop treatment plans and maintain documentation.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and peer consultations to foster collaboration.
• Collaborate with school staff, counselors, and administrators to support students' mental health needs within the school setting.
• Coordinate care between school-based and outpatient services as needed.
• Travel between school sites to provide direct, in-person therapy during the school day.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning when clinically indicated.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements and school district policies for reporting abuse, neglect, or imminent risk to self or others.
• Coordinate with school staff during safety or crisis situations to ensure appropriate follow-up.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Rapport-building

Organizational skills

Proactive/self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work or Psychology

Licensed or provisionally licensed (LPC, PLPC, LMSW, LCSW)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Join Our Team at Healing Spaces Psychological Services!

Position:

Staff Therapist

Location:

Hybrid — travel to one or multiple schools in St. Louis County, our main office in Clayton, MO, and Telehealth. As we prepare for an upcoming partnership with an agency, we are looking for people to do in-person therapy at local schools.

Status:

W2-Employee (Options for part-time, part-time to transition into full-time, and full-time/salaried)

About Us

Healing Spaces is a group private practice located in Clayton, MO. Our mission is to empower our clients to lead happier, more fulfilling lives by providing compassionate, effective psychological care rooted in social justice.

Who We Are Looking For

We are currently seeking clinicians who align with our mission. Candidates must be independently or provisionally licensed (LPC, PLPC, LMSW, LCSW). We are looking for someone to begin in approximately October 2026.

Terms of Employment

• Compensation: Rates start for fully licensed staff starting at $57+/hour, depending on experience, for clinical work.
• Caseload: Includes individual and group therapy, approximately 20–22 clinical hours/week.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• A strong, demonstrated commitment to social justice, equity, and our practice values.
• Experience working in school settings preferred.
• Comfort navigating school environments and working within a multidisciplinary team (teachers, counselors, administrators).
• Exceptional organizational skills and a proactive, self-starting approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
• Commitment to high ethical standards regarding documentation and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments, provide compassionate therapy to individuals, groups and/or families, develop treatment plans, and maintain timely documentation.
• Actively participate in staff meetings and peer consultations to foster our collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with school staff, counselors, and administrators to support students' mental health needs within the school setting.
• Coordinate care between school-based and outpatient services as needed.
• Travel between school sites to provide direct, in-person therapy during the school day.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety planning when clinically indicated.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements and school district policies for reporting abuse, neglect, or imminent risk to self or others.
• Coordinate with school staff (counselors, administrators, nurses) during safety or crisis situations to ensure appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Schedule your hours to accommodate your personal and professional needs.
• Support: Malpractice insurance, scheduling assistance, EMR access, and provided parking.
• Financial: We cover licensure renewal fees.
• Future Security: PTO and 401K with employer match for all employees.
• Health: Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available for full-time employees.
• Growth: Continuing Education (CE) support is available.