School Therapist

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance and short-

Employee assistance program and FSA

401(k) with employer match

Education and tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Youth In Need is seeking a Child, YouthFamily Therapist to work with children, teens, and families in school and community settings, primarily within the Parkway School District. This full-time, 10-month school-year role focuses on strengths-based counseling and collaboration with school staff and partners.

Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree and licensure pathway (LMSW or NCLEX-Exam as applicable). The position offers competitive benefits and local travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required or equivalent LMSW
• Strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to supporting children and families
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively
• Excellent clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills
• Driver's license or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to children, youth, and families in school and community settings.
• Partner with school staff to identify students who may benefit from services and assess their needs.
• Connect children and families with resources and referrals that support their well-being and success.
• Collaborate with educators, community partners, and other providers to support children, youth, and families.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation while participating in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or related (and has passed the National Counselor Exam) or Master's Degree in Social Work with LMSW

Job description

Every child deserves someone who believes in their potential.

At Youth In Need, our Child, YouthFamily Therapists help children, teens, and families navigate challenges, build resilience, and create brighter futures. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference through compassionate, strengths-based counseling, we invite you to join a team that is changing lives every day in schools and communities throughout our region.

Position Details

• Location: Parkway School District
• Pay: Starting at $25.45 per hour for provisionally licensed therapists or $47,214 annually for licensed therapists
• Schedule: Monday-Friday during school-hours
• Position: Full-time; 10-month school-year position
• Travel: Local community travel required

What You'll Do

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to children, youth, and families in school and community settings.
• Partner with school staff to identify students who may benefit from services and assess their needs.
• Connect children and families with resources and referrals that support their well-being and success.
• Collaborate with educators, community partners, and other providers to support children, youth, and families.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation while participating in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development.

What You'll Bring

• A Master's Degree in Counseling or related (and has passed the National Counselor Exam) or a Master's Degree in Social Work with LMSW
• A strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to supporting children and families.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Excellent clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
• A driver's license, or the ability to obtain one.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance program and flexible spending account
• 401(k) with employer match
• Education and tuition assistance
• Paid time off- this position follows the school district's calendar and will be paid for days off accordingly.

Why Youth In Need?

At Youth In Need, your work means something. Every position contributes to our mission of building on the strengths of children, youth and families so they can find safety, hope and success in life.

Youth In Need has been named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace 12 times since 2013. We are recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as an "exemplary program" and are nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation. For more information about Youth In Need, please visit www.youthinneed.org.

Youth In Need is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to ability, age, ancestry, color, cultural background, faith/religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, income, marital status, national origin, political belief/affiliation, pregnancy, race, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.