JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF ST LOUIS·Maryland Heights, Missouri
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.
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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.
Work directly with students in the school setting, helping children build the skills and support they need to thrive academically and emotionally.
Comprehensive
Benefits: Enjoy paid Jewish and federal holidays, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k)/Roth plans, pet insurance, and more.
Professional
Growth: Access opportunities for training, clinical development, and career advancement within a learning-focused organization.
Community
Leadership: Be part of a team recognized as the region's only comprehensive provider of premium behavioral health and human services.
Deliver individual and group therapy to students in a school-based setting, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns while incorporating trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care.
Collaborative
Partner: Work closely with teachers, administrators, school support staff, and caregivers to develop and coordinate comprehensive treatment plans, participating in school-based consultations and meetings, including IEP meetings.
Crisis
Responder: Provide crisis intervention services, including risk assessment and safety planning, responding to emergency situations with sound clinical judgment.
Diligent
Documenter: Maintain accurate and confidential client records, complete case documentation and reports, and track outcomes data in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Prevention
Advocate: Plan and facilitate outreach, classroom presentations, and group prevention programming that extends JFS's impact beyond individual therapy sessions.
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.
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.
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.