School Based Therapist

Community Counseling Center, Cape Girardeau, MO; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free licensure supervision

License renewal costs reimbursed

CEU training

Two-year commitment

Job summary

Community Counseling Center in Missouri seeks a School Based Therapist to work with youth in a school setting, providing individual, group, and crisis interventions.

Licensed or in licensure track (LCSW/LPC/LMSW/PLPC) with a Master's in a mental health field; flexible full-time schedules (four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days) and strong collaboration with families, schools, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Mental Health Field (MSW, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Etc.)
• Provisional Therapy License required (PLPC/LMSW). LCSW or LPC also eligible. Must be eligible for licensure if not yet obtained.
• Previous crisis intervention, case management or therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic services to youth in a school setting-individual, group, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate care with families, school staff, and internal teams.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and collaborate in treatment planning.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Therapy

Licensure eligibility

Education

Master's degree in mental health field

Job description

School Based Therapist (LCSW, LMSW, PLPC, LPC)

Location: Fredericktown, MO

Starting salary may be higher based on relevant experience.

Pay Range:

• Provisionally Licensed (LMSW or PLPC): Starting at $50,620 annually
• Fully Licensed (LCSW or LPC): Starting at $56,120 annually

Schedule Flexibility

Full-Time | Exempt Choose between:

• Four 10-hour days (approx. 7:30 AM-6:00 PM, weekdays only)
• Five 8-hour days (approx. 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, weekdays only)

Employees choosing the 4-day schedule will provide family therapy at the office outside typical school hours to support a more comprehensive, integrated treatment model.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a Mental Health Field (MSW, Clinical Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, Etc.),
• Provisional Therapy License required (PLPC/LMSW). LCSW or LPC also eligible. Note: candidate must be eligible for licensure if not already obtained, this would include successful passing of relevant licensure testing such as NCE or LMSW Exam.
• Previous experience providing crisis intervention, case management, and/or therapy is preferred.

This position requires a valid driver's license, proof of continuous auto insurance, and must have an acceptable driving record as outlined by agency policy.

Community Counseling Center is proud to offer FREE clinical supervision towards full licensureship for up and coming therapist!*

What is School Based Therapy?

The focus of School Based Therapy is to decrease possible barriers for children to receive treatment by providing therapy services in schools. The program works closely with the local schools to prevent school expulsions due to mental health symptoms that may be hindering to the student's educational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic services to youth in a school setting-individual, group, and crisis intervention.
• Coordinate care with families, school staff, and internal teams.
• Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and collaborate in treatment planning.

We Invest in You

• Free clinical supervision toward full licensure (LCSW/LPC)
• Licensure renewal costs reimbursed
• No-cost CEU training to maintain credentials
• Post-licensure commitment: In exchange for free supervision, a two-year employment commitment begins upon full licensure.

CCC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CCC will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, etc., please contact [e-mail] to speak with us about your needs.

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