School Based Mental Health Therapist-Joplin MO High School

Company: Access Family Care
Location: Joplin
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

School-Based Therapist (Joplin High School)TITLE:School-Based Mental Health Therapist Joplin High SchoolSALARY RANGE:$55,000DESCRIPTION: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 youre 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.by Jobble

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