School-Based Therapist (Joplin High School)

TITLE:

School-Based Mental Health Therapist – Joplin High School

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, Missouri. 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 at the Joplin High School. Due to the nature of the position, working remotely is not supported. Daily travel to the school will be required.