Youth Mental Health Therapist Part Time

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Parental leave

Training & development

Job summary

CHADS Coalition for Mental Health in Missouri seeks a part-time Youth Mental Health Therapist to provide evidence-based counseling in partner schools. The role emphasizes student well-being, early intervention, and suicide prevention, with services during school hours and occasional telehealth or office-based sessions.

You will collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare partners, complete assessments, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Current Missouri licensure as LMSW, PLPC, LPC, LCSW, or other independently licensed professional.
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, or young adults.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, communication, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling for students experiencing anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidal ideation, and other concerns.
• Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver services primarily in partner schools, with telehealth or office-based sessions as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with parents, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community resources.
• Provide case management and connect families with needed supports.
• Respond to mental health crises following CHADS protocols.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and required program data.
• Participate in clinical consultation, team meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Communication

Documentation

Caseload management

Education

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

Tools

Missouri licensure

Job description

Youth Mental Health Therapist

Part-time | School-Based | Pay Per Session

Helping Young People Heal. Bringing Hope to Students.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Parental leave
• Training & development

What You'll Do

As a Youth Mental Health Therapist, you'll provide evidence-based counseling and collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support student well-being.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide individual counseling for students experiencing anxiety, depression, self-injury, suicidal ideation, and other behavioral or emotional concerns.
• Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver services primarily in partner schools, with occasional telehealth or office-based sessions as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with parents, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community resources.
• Provide case management and connect families with needed supports.
• Respond to mental health crises following CHADS clinical protocols.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and required program data.
• Participate in clinical consultation, team meetings, and professional development.

What We’re Looking For

You are someone who:

• Builds trusting relationships with children and adolescents.
• Leads with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
• Values early intervention and suicide prevention.
• Works well independently while collaborating with educators, families, and clinical colleagues.
• Is organized, dependable, and committed to quality care and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Current Missouri licensure as an LMSW, PLPC, LPC, LCSW, or other independently licensed mental health professional.
• Experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, or young adults.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, communication, and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for local travel.

Preferred:

• School-based counseling experience.
• Experience facilitating adolescent groups.
• Knowledge of suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed care.

Starting Rate: $37.00+ per hour, based on experience

This is a part-time, school-based, pay per session position with services provided primarily during regular school hours. Therapists are assigned to partner schools and maintain a consistent schedule during the academic year. Some after-school, evening, telehealth, or office-based sessions may occasionally be needed.

Why CHADS Coalition?

CHADS Coalition is a nonprofit dedicated to preventing youth suicide and promoting mental wellness through counseling, education, prevention programs, and community partnerships. We serve schools throughout the St. Louis region, helping young people access the support they need before mental health concerns become crises. When you join CHADS, you'll become part of a mission-driven team committed to ensuring every young person knows they are seen, supported, and valued.

Join CHADS Coalition and help bring hope directly to young people - one student at a time.

CHADS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CHADS is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.