School Based Therapist - Provisional (LMSW or PLPC) or Fully Licensed

ReDiscover; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ReDiscover is seeking a School Based Therapist to join our Children’s Community Service Program in Missouri. You will provide biopsychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care for school‑age children and families in home, school, or community settings.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Doctorate in a social science field and Missouri licensure (LMSW/PLPC/LPC/LCSW/LMFT), with at least two years of direct clinical experience with youth.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in a social science field as defined by the Department of Mental Health.
• Missouri licensure such as PLPC or LMSW preferred; LPC/LCSW/LMFT also considered.
• 2+ years of direct clinical experience with children/adolescents in mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide biopsychosocial assessments and case management for children and youth in ReDiscover care.
• Assess children and families using required diagnostic tools.
• Develop treatment plans that meet child/family/community needs.
• Follow through with all tasks and interventions identified by parties involved.
• Integrate service provision to address client needs.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and seek supervision when needed.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with all service participants.
• Meet with clients/families within the program’s timeframes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Flexibility

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Social Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Make a Difference as a School Based Therapist with Rediscover

Join ReDiscover’s Children's Community Service Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

Why ReDiscover?

• 700+ dedicated professionals
• Over five decades of community impact
• A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth

About Children's Community Service Program

Our Children's Services program offers mental health services to school aged youth at home, school, or in their community. Our staff have smaller caseloads, are able to see clients one or more times a week, and have flexible schedules. This helps to ensure that a child's services are not disrupted due to transportation or family scheduling concerns.

What You'll Do

• Provide biopsychosocial assessment and case management services as appropriate for children and youth who are ReDiscover clients.
• Assess children and families accurately and completely using all the diagnostic tools required.
• Develop treatment plans that match the needs of the child/family/community and works toward meeting goals of the treatment plan.
• Follows through with all tasks and interventions that are identified by all parties involved
• Integrates service provision to all parties to address the needs of the client.
• Demonstrates clinically sound judgment and seeks appropriate supervision and/or training for difficult or hard to serve clients
• Maintains clear concise communication that is timely and accurate with all parties to the service provision.
• Meets with clients/families within the timeframes established by the program.

Requirements Of The Position

• Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients enrolled in the program.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).
• At the minimum, candidates with advanced Missouri licensure such as Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); candidates with a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is preferred.
• The ability to work with all persons with multiple challenges (mental illness, substance abuse, physical challenges, developmental disabilities, etc.).
• A valid automobile operator’s license, vehicle and state minimum require automobile coverage is required.
• At least two (2) years clinical experience in a direct service provision to children and adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as the use of email.

Grow With Us

We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a School Based Therapist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.