Therapist I/II - School Based

Cornerstones of Care; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holiday

Unlimited PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

EAP

YMCA membership discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Cornerstones of Care is seeking a Therapist I/II for school-based services in the St. Louis area. The role involves providing trauma-informed therapy to students, with a hybrid model of in-person and virtual sessions to support academic success.

The Therapist I may be LMSW/PLPC with licensure in progress, while Therapist II requires full licensure (LCSW/LPC) and Missouri Medicaid credentialing, plus 2–5 years post-licensure experience. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology.
• Therapist I requires licensure or eligibility (LMSW/PLPC).
• Therapist II requires licensure (LCSW/LPC) and credentialing with Missouri Medicaid.
• Must be 21+ and pass background check, physical and drug screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality, trauma-informed therapy for students to support learning.
• Deliver in-person and hybrid sessions to meet referral needs across districts.
• Collaborate with school staff and families to address behavioral and emotional needs.

Skills

Therapist licensure

Background check

Education

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Tools

Missouri Medicaid credentialing

Job description

Location: St. Louis Location 1750 Brentwood Blvd, Suite 205

St. Louis, MO

Job Id:4061

# of Openings:2

Position: Therapist I/II - School-Based

Salary: $48,000 - $53,000 / $53,000.00 - $58,000.00 annually
(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

Job Type:Full Time (Hybrid)

RESPONSIBILITIES: Do you want to play a key role in helping students spend more time, learning in the classroom? If you want to help ensure a student’s mental health is not a barrier to their academic achievement then we want you! A Therapist I/II School-Based is an individual who is or can be provisionally or fully licensed (LMSW, PLPC, LCSW, LPC) therapist with the State of Missouri. This individual is responsible for providing quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy aimed at meeting the integrated behavioral, social, psychological, emotional, and safety needs of students that interfere with their academic success.Thetherapist’scaseloadofstudentswill be in the Mehlville or Parkway School Districts.This position works year-round as part of a collaborative team of support, including the student’s family and school staff. A hybrid of in-person and virtual sessions is used to meet referral needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:This position requires a Master’s degree in Social Work Counseling, or Psychology. The Therapist I position requires professional licensure (e.g. LMSW, PLPC). Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience is required. The Therapist II position requires professional licensure (e.g. LCSW, LPC) and ability to be credentialed with Missouri Medicaid. The applicant must also be eligible to give licensure supervision. Therapist II applicants must have two (2) to five (5) years of post-clinical licensure experience. Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver’s license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

BENEFITS: Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes: Paid Holiday, Paid Time Away (unlimited PTO for all benefit eligible team members), medical/dental/vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement (401K); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership discounts; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading “About Us” click on “Join Our Team.”

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

• Nonviolence-helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
• Emotional Intelligence-helping to teach emotional management skills
• Social Learning-helping to build cognitive skills
• Open Communication-helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
• Democracy-helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
• Social Responsibility-helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships
• Growth and Change-helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

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Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer