Job Description:

Job Title: School Based Therapist
Location: Republic, Mo
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time  
Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Join our mission of uplifting the community by providing essential mental health support to students in schools. As a School Based Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young individuals, fostering their academic success and overall well-being. This role offers a deeply rewarding experience, allowing you to utilize your expertise in counseling and therapy to create a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive.

In this role, you will provide individual, group, and family therapy services within the school setting during operating hours. Your responsibilities will include establishing a caseload, providing clinical assessments and interventions, collaborating with school counselors, and serving as a liaison among assigned schools to support students and their families. You will play a crucial role in breaking down barriers to academic achievement by offering prevention, intervention, and support services tailored to each student's needs.

The School Based Clinical Provider position offers...

Annual Bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonusesRetention Bonus -- for LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LPAll-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package- A robust employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and moreTelemedicine-- 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits with copays as low as $15 if enrolled in health benefitsEmployee Assistance Program-- 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costPaid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay12+ Free CE's Per Year -- plus additional special event CE's throughout the yearEducational Leave -- 24 hours of PTO for CE's after 12 months of employmentFree Licensure Supervision - for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFTAdditional Income Opportunities- for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)NHSC Student Loan Repayment- eligible site for tax-free student loan assistancePremier Training- Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.Professional Growth Pathways - Abundant prospects for upward mobility and advancement, fostered by a promotion-from-within philosophyWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual, group, family, and other counseling services to meet client needs and treatment goals at the school site during operating hours.Establish and manage a caseload, coordinating size and nature with supervisory staff.Deliver prevention, intervention, and support services to identified students to decrease barriers to academic success.Participate in client staffing to identify problems, establish treatment goals and objectives, and manage assigned cases according to guidelines.Provide rapid aid in cases of emotional crisis through emergency services.Ensure comprehensive follow-up for clients under your responsibility.Collaborate with school counselors to coordinate student support and access to community resources.Conduct clinical assessments and interventions for students and families on-site during school hours.Serve as a liaison among assigned schools to provide services to all family members.Adhere to Burrell Behavioral Health Operational Guidelines, school guidelines, and professional code of ethics.Participate in and contribute to staff development activities at Burrell and the school district.Support management needs such as data collection, program evaluation, grant application development, and contract maintenance.Attend all required meetings.Regularly participate in self-evaluation according to Burrell Operational Guidelines.Cooperate with utilization review procedures, follow Clinical Records Department rules and regulations, and respond to Quality Assurance procedures.Perform other special functions as outlined and attached.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Possess (or soon to possess) licensure 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

*Note: Burrell offers complimentary licensure supervision for PLPC and LMSW.
The salary structure includes an increase upon obtaining LPC or LCSW licensure, after completing the no-cost supervision program.

Additional Qualifications:

Interpersonal skills: ability to establish effective relationships with clients and necessary care networks via telephone and personal contacts.Ability to follow directions and accept supervision.Must meet driver's license, insurance coverage, and auto liability carrier's driver criteria for licensed company vehicles or using personal vehicles for business purposes.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.