
School-Based Therapist
Job Description
School-Based Therapist
Department: School-Based Therapy
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jefferson City - Stadium Boulevard
Reporting To: Cynde Weber
Compensation: $36.29 - $39.29 / hour
Description
Full-time, benefit eligible position. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.
This position serves the Linn School District, working with all ages and grades.
- Enjoys working in partnership with school staff to make mental health more accessible for students
- Believes in early intervention and wants to help youth overcome challenges before they escalate
- Values clinical support, collaboration, and meaningful work without the stress of private practice logistics
Key Responsibilities
- Provide mental health therapy (individual, family, and/or group) to students based on their needs
- Complete initial evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and treatment plans in collaboration with the student and family
- Coordinate care with school staff, families, and other Compass providers to support holistic treatment
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency policies (within 24 hours of service delivery)
- Participate in school meetings as appropriate to advocate for student needs
- Serve as a mental health resource and consultant to school personnel
- Support crisis intervention needs and safety planning, with 24/7 access to Compass’s crisis resources
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure wraparound care for each student
Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• LCSW, LPC, or LMFT (or provisional) valid in Missouri required
You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You:
- Are passionate about supporting the mental health of children, teens, and families
- Thrive in school environments and value close collaboration with teachers, counselors, and administrators
- Prefer the stability of a full-time clinical role—with no billing, marketing, or overhead to manage
- Want your evenings and weekends free, with a schedule that mirrors the school calendar
- Appreciate having clinical consultation, supervision, and support available at all times
- Are excited by the idea of being a trusted advocate and change agent within your local school community
- Licensure supervision provided
- HRSA loan repayment eligibility upon full licensure (select locations)
- Paid holidays and no weekend shifts
- Generous Paid Annual Leave
- Robust onboarding and quarterly clinical training to support your development
- Team-based model with built-in clinical consultation and collaboration
- Opportunities for leadership, program development, and specialized training