Job Description:
School‑Based Therapist
Schuyler, La Plata & Putnam County, MO
Preferred Family Healthcare | School‑Based Services
Full‑Time | Monday–Friday | 40 hours/week
💰 $7,000 Sign‑On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants
Make a Meaningful Impact—Without Working Nights or Weekends!
If you’re passionate about helping students thrive emotionally and academically, this role allows you to do exactly that— right where students already are .
As a School‑Based Therapist, you’ll partner directly with local schools to support students’ mental health while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule and a highly supportive team environment.
Whether you’re fully licensed or working toward licensure , this is a role where your work truly matters.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
🌟 Compensation & Growth
Up to $12,000 in annual performance‑based bonuses
NHSC‑approved site (eligible for tax‑free student loan repayment)
Free licensure supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs
Automatic salary increases once LPC/LCSW licensure is obtained
Additional earning opportunities for fully licensed clinicians
🧠 Supportive Culture
Welcoming, collaborative team environment
Ongoing training and professional development
Leadership that values work‑life balance and clinician well‑being
Year‑round employment with future 10‑ or 11‑month schedule options
🧾 Excellent Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, and sick time)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health & wellness initiatives
Mileage reimbursement ( when applicable )
License and certification reimbursement
Employee discount program
What You’ll Do
As a School‑Based Therapist, you’ll provide counseling and support services on‑site at schools during school hours , helping students succeed both emotionally and academically.
Your role will include:
Providing individual and family counseling tailored to each student’s needs
Managing a caseload that aligns with clinical and supervisory guidelines
Supporting students through prevention, intervention, and crisis response
Collaborating with school staff, families, and community resources
Developing and managing treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team
Conducting assessments and delivering evidence‑based interventions
Serving as a liaison to help ensure coordinated care for students and families
What We’re Looking For
Required Licensure (or in progress):
PLPC
LPC
LMSW
LCSW
💡 Preferred Family Healthcare provides no‑cost supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs, with a built‑in salary increase once full licensure is achieved.
Additional Requirements:
Experience with individual, family, or group therapy preferred
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Join a Team That Invests in You
At Centerstone, you’re not just filling a role—you’re joining a mission‑driven organization that values compassion, collaboration, and professional growth. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on students’ lives while building a fulfilling clinical career, we’d love to meet you!
👉 Apply today and help shape brighter futures—one student at a time.
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.
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