The therapist will provide personalized counseling to students at the school site, manage caseloads according to supervisory guidelines, and offer prevention and intervention services to support academic achievement. Key duties also include participating in treatment planning, providing emergency response during crises, and coordinating community resources for holistic student care.
Job Title: School-Based Therapist
Location: Randolph County Area
Department: Burrell Behavioral Health- School-Based Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Monday – Friday | 40 hours per week
$53,000 - $72,000 (based on license & experience)
$57,000 - $80,000 (based on license & experience)
Are you a licensed or provisionally licensed therapist ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of students? Burrell Behavioral Health is actively searching for School Based Therapists to join our compassionate team and work alongside public schools in the local area. By becoming a part of our devoted team of School Based Therapists, you will have the chance to provide unwavering support and empowerment to students across different school districts.
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.
As a valued member of our team, you will be embraced by a supportive environment that encourages your growth and empowers you to harness your strengths through continuous training and professional development opportunities. Here are some of the perks you can enjoy as part of our family:
Comprehensive Benefits Package: We provide a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability plans. We want to ensure our associates have access to quality healthcare coverage.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a competitive 401(k) plan with a generous match of up to 4%. We believe in helping our associates secure their financial future.
Paid Time Off: We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a generous paid time off program for vacation, holidays, and sick time. We want our associates to have the opportunity to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We care about the well-being of our associates and offer an EAP to provide confidential counseling, resources, and support for personal and professional challenges.
Health and Wellness Program: We promote a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program to support our associates' well-being. This program may include fitness challenges, wellness resources, and incentives for healthy behaviors.
Employee Discount Program: We believe in rewarding our associates and offer an employee discount program that provides exclusive discounts on various products and services.
Mileage Reimbursement: For associates who need to travel as part of their role, we provide mileage reimbursement to offset expenses, when applicable.
License/Certification Reimbursement: We support our associates' professional growth and offer reimbursement for relevant licenses and certifications.
These perks are just a snapshot of the benefits we provide to our valued associates. We believe in creating a supportive and rewarding work environment that contributes to their overall satisfaction and well-Being.
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
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
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 Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Market context
In Missouri, school-based therapist roles are often driven by ongoing student mental health needs and districts’ efforts to expand on-site support. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for licensure eligibility or active credentials such as PLPC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW, along with experience across therapy modalities. Review the licensure fit and preferred therapy experience closely, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.