JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF ST LOUIS
Location
Maryland Heights, Missouri
Salary
$47,000 - $70,000 / YEAR
Provide individual and group therapy to students in school settings using trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches. Collaborate with educators and caregivers to develop treatment plans and deliver crisis intervention and prevention programming.
Requires a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology and provisional licensure as a clinical social worker, psychologist, or counselor. Candidates must have experience in psychotherapy and the ability to travel to various school placements.
Supporting Families & Seniors. Alleviating Hunger. Improving Mental Health.
Position: School-Based Therapist
Organization: Jewish Family Services (JFS)
10950 Schuetz Road, St. Louis, MO 63146 (with placement at partner schools throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area)
Status: 10-Month Position (School-Year Schedule), Exempt
Schedule: Mostly during school hours, with occasional evenings for family or school-based meetings
Salary: $47,000 to $70,000; Commensurate with education, experience, and licensure status
Inspired by Jewish tradition to make the world a better place, JFS empowers and supports people in need to meet their challenges.
Are you a licensed or provisionally licensed therapist passionate about supporting children's mental health? JFS seeks a School-Based Therapist to join our clinical team and provide direct, on-site counseling to students throughout the St. Louis area during the school year.
In this role, you will provide individual and group therapy to students facing a wide range of mental health concerns, incorporate trauma-informed and culturally responsive care, and deliver crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning when needed. You will work closely with teachers, administrators, school support staff, and caregivers to build treatment plans that support each student's success, and you'll help extend JFS's reach through classroom presentations and prevention programming.
Who you are: Education & Experience
You hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, along with experience directly related to the delivery of psychotherapy and/or social services. Experience in a school-based or clinical mental health setting is a plus.
Licenses & Certifications
Provisional licensure as a clinical social worker, psychologist, or counselor is required. Full licensure preferred.
Physical demands & travel
This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and computer work, with periods of standing for therapy sessions, presentations, and group facilitation. You must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. Some travel within the community is required for school-based placements, meetings, and outreach activities, so access to private, reliable transportation is necessary.
Why jfs now?
Children's mental health needs continue to grow, and school-based support is often the most accessible path to care. JFS's school-based therapy program brings that support directly to students where they already are, in partnership with the schools and families who know them best.
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled clinician who shares our commitment to student wellbeing. At JFS, you'll join a collaborative clinical team, receive meaningful professional support, and see the direct impact of your work in the lives of the students you serve.
Help us support the mental health and success of students across St. Louis. To learn more about JFS and our impact, visit www.jfsstl.org.
Jewish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Market context
In Missouri, school-based therapist openings often reflect steady demand for mental health support in K-12 settings, especially for candidates who can work across multiple school placements. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree, provisional licensure, psychotherapy experience, and flexibility to travel. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, since they condense the original posting to save research time.
No additional openings are live from this employer right now.