What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Therapist position at ACCESS Family Care?
School-Based Therapist- Joplin School Districts
TITLE:
School-Based Mental Health Therapist –
SALARY RANGE:
$55,000
DESCRIPTION:
ACCESS Family Care is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide school-based therapy services to high school students in Joplin MO School District. This is a full-time salaried position with a 9.5-month work schedule that mirrors the public-school calendar.
A generous benefits package is offered for the entire calendar year.
The provider in this position will perform the following duties:
- Develop relationships and work collaboratively with high school teachers, school counselors, and administrative staff.
- Complete diagnostic intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for high school students, consistent with evidence-based practices.
- Provide mental health therapy and behavioral health services for high school students, designed to promote personal growth consistent with their treatment plans.
- Educate high school students and their parents/guardians regarding their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and therapeutic process.
Working in a public school setting is challenging and rewarding. Providers must have a passion for serving teenagers to do well in this position. Successful job candidates will have relevant clinical experience with adolescents, exceptional networking skills, independent problem-solving abilities, and the stamina to navigate the year-round uncertainty of school environments. Desirable personality traits include sociability, flexibility, and resilience. If you’re seeking a dynamic career and want to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, this is your opportunity.
This position requires a Missouri license (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, PLPC, LMFT) and a master's degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited institution. Supervision toward independent licensure is available at no cost to provisionally licensed providers. This position will exclusively cover grades 9-12 in the Southwest Missouri School Districts. Due to the nature of the position, working remotely is not supported. Daily travel to the school will be required.
- ACCESS Family Care conducts pre‑employment drug testing in accordance with state and federal laws.
Salary : $55,000