School-Based Therapist

Job overview

The School-Based Therapist position is onsite in St. Louis, MO, with placement at partner schools throughout the metropolitan area. The 10-month school-year role pays $47,000–$70,000 per year. Jewish Family Services supports families and seniors, alleviates hunger, and improves mental health. The therapist provides school-based counseling and related mental health support to help students address concerns and succeed emotionally and academically. The role works with school staff and caregivers on treatment planning, crisis response, documentation, and prevention programming.

What you'll do

• Provide individual and group therapy to students
• use trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
• collaborate with teachers, administrators, school support staff, and caregivers on treatment plans and school consultations, including IEP meetings
• provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning when needed
• maintain confidential records and outcome data
• facilitate outreach, classroom presentations, and prevention programming.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school-based therapist

student mental health

individual therapy

group therapy

trauma-informed care

crisis intervention

st. louis mo

jewish family services

10-month position

$47k–$70k/year

master’s degree

provisional licensure

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid Jewish and federal holidays
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)/Roth plans
• pet insurance
• training and clinical development opportunities.

Why this role

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology required; provisional licensure as a clinical social worker, psychologist, or counselor required, with full licensure preferred. Schedule is mostly during school hours with occasional evening meetings.

About the employer

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF ST LOUIS is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.