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School-Based Therapist – Callaway County
Department: School-Based Program
Location: Fulton, MO
Job Type: Full-time
Position Summary:
Arthur Center is looking for a compassionate, skilled School-Based Therapist to join our School-Based Programs team and bring behavioral health services directly into the schools where students need them most. In this role, you will provide individual and group therapy, psycho-education, and crisis intervention to students referred for services - working closely with school personnel, families, and clinical colleagues to build a seamless support system around every young person in your care. If you are a therapist who is energized by school environments, passionate about youth mental health, and ready to make a direct difference in central Missouri communities, we want to hear from you.
The School Based Therapist position offers…
- Collaborative work environment that values every team member
- Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and life insurance
- Free Licensure Supervision – for PLPC and LMSW.
- NHSC Student Loan Repayment – eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance.
- 9 Paid Holidays plus generous PTO
- Plus, an additional 10 days allotted to use during the month of July.
- A mission-driven workplace culture committed to community health and wellness
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Assessment, Treatment and Therapy
- Conduct initial evaluations and assessments following school referral with eligibility determination and parental or guardian consent, and make appropriate treatment and referral recommendations.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with clearly defined services and interventions; update plans as clinically appropriate.
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy according to each student's treatment needs.
- Provide psycho-education to school staff and students as requested.
- Deliver crisis intervention services or coordinate with ACI (Access Crisis Intervention) staff to provide those services for current therapy clients.
School and Community Collaboration
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with school personnel, coordinating services and providing clinical consultation as appropriate.
- Provide education and outreach activities to schools and the broader community as appropriate.
- Maintain positive relationships with referral sources and other departments across the organization.
- Treat students, family members, school personnel, and colleagues with dignity and respect at all times.
Documentation and Compliance
- Document all services accurately in the electronic health record, meeting all documentation guidelines and HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
- Maintain records of consumer contacts as defined by the organization to fulfill reporting and quality improvement requirements.
- Meet established productivity expectations.
- Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Skills and Attributes:
- Genuine compassion for youth and a deep commitment to supporting their mental health and well-being.
- Knowledge of youth mental health diagnoses, evidence-based treatment practices, and clinical interventions.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and sensitivity to cultural diversity across student populations.
- Familiarity with public education systems, school culture, and school-based service delivery.
- Strong relationship skills including problem solving, conflict resolution, collaborative relationship-building, and risk assessment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce thorough, timely clinical documentation.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to both safety and quality of services.
- Self-directed and able to work independently in a school setting using sound clinical judgment.
- Flexible, non-judgmental, and open-minded while maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
- Team-oriented with a genuine appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy required.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
- Master's degree in a licensure-eligible field such as Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
- Actively licensed or on track to become licensed as one of the following:
- Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage amp; Family Therapist (PLMFT/LMFT)
- Actively licensed or on track to become licensed as one of the following:
- Active licensure in a therapeutic discipline required.
- Minimum of one year of direct mental health experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting required.
- Experience working with youth and school-based populations strongly preferred.
About Us:
At the Arthur Center, we inspire community health and wellness by meeting people where they are and supporting whole-person well-being. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to build healthier, more fulfilling lives so they can invest their time, talents, and resources into truly living.
As a community health center, our impact is driven by the dedication of over 200 staff members who work together to provide compassionate care, evidence-based services, and meaningful support. Every day, our team helps strengthen the communities we serve across Audrain, Callaway, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, and Monroe Counties by providing and improving access to medical, dental, and behavioral health care, fostering resilience, and promoting long-term wellness.
Top Benefits or Perks:
As an employee at Arthur Center, you'll enjoy:
- Collaborative work environment and meaningful, mission-driven work
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience | Benefits Eligible
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical (HSA option), Dental, Vision
- Life insurance | 401(k) with up to 6% company match
- 9 paid holidays
- Generous PTO
Apply Today
- Ready to bring your clinical skills into the schools and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people across central Missouri? Apply now to join a team that leads with compassion, collaboration, and evidence-based care.