Demo

School Based Therapist - Kearney School District

Brightli
Liberty, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

Job Description :

Job Title : School Based Therapist

Location : Liberty, Missouri (Kansas City area)

Department : Recovery Services

Employment Type : Full Time

Shift : Monday - Friday (8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm CST)

4,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!

Job Summary :

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a licensed School Based Therapist to join our team in Liberty, Missouri to provide substance use education and individualized counseling. As a member of our team, you will provide substance use services to students in a school setting. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting group education specific to substance use and providing counseling sessions. Additional duties will include carrying a caseload for outpatient clients for both adults and adolescents and providing group education and counseling services.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with children and has experience working in a school setting. You should be able to build rapport quickly with students, establish trust, and provide evidence-based interventions that promote social, emotional, and academic success. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as you will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to ensure the well-being of your clients.

Liberty, Missouri is a vibrant and wonderful city located in the heart of the Midwest. It offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools, and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Whether you're a foodie, sports fan, or history buff, there's something for everyone in KC.

Position Perks & Benefits :

  • Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonuses
  • Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
  • Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
  • Clinical supervision - provided free
  • for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
  • Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)
  • Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
  • Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
  • Career mobility - advancement opportunities / promoting from within
  • Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities :

  • Individualized Counseling :
  • Utilize your expertise to provide personalized counseling to meet the unique needs of students and achieve treatment goals. These services will be conveniently offered at the school site during operating hours.
  • Caseload Management :
  • Establish a caseload that aligns with supervisory guidelines, ensuring efficient coordination and effective management of cases.
  • Academic Success Support :
  • Offer prevention, intervention, and support services to identified students, aiming to reduce barriers that hinder their academic achievements. Your efforts will directly contribute to enhancing student success.
  • Collaborative Treatment Planning :
  • Participate in client staffing sessions to pinpoint issues and establish treatment goals and objectives, adhering to Burrell guidelines. Assume management responsibilities for assigned cases, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment plans.
  • Emergency Response :
  • Contribute to emergency services by providing swift aid during emotional crises, ensuring that students receive immediate support and care.
  • Comprehensive Follow-Up :
  • Provide or coordinate thorough follow-up services for all clients under your care, ensuring continuity of care and ongoing support to promote their well-being.
  • Community Resource Coordination :
  • Collaborate with school counselors to coordinate student support, including facilitating access to a range of community resources. Your efforts will ensure students receive holistic care and support.
  • Clinical Assessment and Intervention :
  • Conduct clinical assessments and deliver interventions to students and families, utilizing your expertise and knowledge to address their specific needs. These services will be conveniently offered at the school site during operating hours.
  • Liaison Role :
  • Serve as a liaison, ensuring that services reach all members of a family and enabling seamless coordination of care.
  • Education and / or Experience Qualifications :

  • Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are providing services in for licensure as a professional counselor or social worker.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri
  • Applicant must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Applicant must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.
  • Required License / Certification (One of the following) :

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
  • Additional Qualifications :

  • A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
  • Brightli is on a Mission :

    A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

    As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

    Position Perks & Benefits :

    Paid time off : full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

    Employee benefits package : full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

    Top-notch training : initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

    Career mobility : advancement opportunities / promoting from within

    Welcoming, warm, supportive : a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

    Brightli is on a Mission :

    A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

    As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

    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 expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

    Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

    Salary : $12,000

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a School Based Therapist - Kearney School District?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the School Based Therapist - Kearney School District career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $95,171 - $112,687
    Income Estimation: 
    $53,749 - $70,310
    Income Estimation: 
    $108,352 - $127,941
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,667 - $113,931
    Income Estimation: 
    $109,419 - $133,557
    Income Estimation: 
    $109,419 - $133,557
    Income Estimation: 
    $132,029 - $171,450
    Income Estimation: 
    $65,818 - $81,778
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,667 - $113,931
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Brightli

    Brightli
    Hired Organization Address Indianapolis, IN Full Time
    Job Description : Under the supervision of the System Director, Data Analytics, the Data Analyst Team Lead is instrument...
    Brightli
    Hired Organization Address Joplin, MO Full Time
    Job Description : Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services) Joplin, Miss...
    Brightli
    Hired Organization Address Indianapolis, IN Full Time
    Job Description : Job Summary : The Assistant Director, School Based Services assists the Director in leading the School...
    Brightli
    Hired Organization Address Kansas, MO Full Time
    Job Description : Job Title : Lead Behavioral Health Technician Location : Kansas City, MO Department : Preferred Family...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other School Based Therapist - Kearney School District jobs in the Liberty, MO area that may be a better fit.

    School Based Therapist - Kearney School District

    PFH Preferred Family Healthcare, Liberty, MO

    Elementary School Counselor

    Kearney F&RPD, Kearney, MO

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!