School-Based Therapist/Outpatient Therapist

Department: FQHC Therapy

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Nevada, Missouri, Nevada - Mac Boulevard, Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health and/or substance use assessments, diagnoses, and individualized treatment planning.
•  Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in both school-based and outpatient settings. 
•  Partner with school personnel, families, and community providers to coordinate care and support student and client success. 
•  Provide consultation, psychoeducation, and behavioral health education to schools and community partners as needed. 
•  Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA, licensing, and regulatory standards. 
•  Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, person-centered services. 
•  Track required program outcomes, productivity, and quality measures. 
•  Maintain professional licensure, complete required trainings, and uphold ethical and clinical standards. 
•  Travel between assigned school locations and outpatient sites as needed.

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology required

•  Must possess and maintain a current, active provisional clinical license in the state of Missouri (PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT, as applicable) 
•  Working knowledge of DSM-5 required 
•  Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification within 60 days of hire 
•  Must obtain and maintain certification in an approved crisis intervention methodology (CPI, MANDT, or CALM) within 60 days of hire 
•  A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required 

•  This position is designed as safety-sensitive and is subject to all applicable organizational policies, including drug-free workplace requirements. 

•  Enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both clinical and school environments. 
•  Build trust quickly and create a welcoming, supportive therapeutic environment. 
•  Value collaboration and enjoy partnering with educators, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations. 
•  Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and cultural humility. 
•  Stay organized while managing documentation, productivity expectations, and multiple service locations. 
•  Are committed to ethical, evidence-based care and ongoing professional development. 
•  Believe in a strengths-based, person-centered approach that empowers individuals and communities to achieve lasting wellness.