Job Description:

School‑Based Therapist

Trenton, MO | Full‑Time | Monday–Friday (40 hours/week)
Supporting schools across Trenton, MO area.

$7,000 Sign‑On Bonus for Eligible External Applicants

Salary Range

• Provisional Therapist (PLPC / LMSW): $53,000 – $72,000
• LPC / LCSW: $57,000 – $80,000
  (Compensation based on license and experience)

Make a Difference—Where It Matters Most

Are you passionate about helping students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically? As a School‑Based Therapist with Preferred Family Healthcare, you’ll work directly in local schools, providing meaningful mental health support where students already feel comfortable and connected.

This role is ideal for therapists who value impact, collaboration, and consistent schedules, and who want the support of an experienced, mission‑driven organization.

Why Therapists Choose Preferred Family Healthcare

• Up to $12,000 in annual collaborative service goal bonuses
• NHSC‑approved site – eligible for tax‑free student loan repayment
• FREE licensure supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs
• Automatic pay increase upon full licensure (LPC or LCSW)
• Additional income opportunities for fully licensed clinicians
• Highly competitive salary based on license level
• Year‑round employment, with future 10‑ or 11‑month options
• Robust onboarding and ongoing clinical training
• Welcoming, supportive team culture
• Monday–Friday schedule – no nights or weekends

What You’ll Do

As a School‑Based Therapist, you’ll provide trauma‑informed, student‑centered care in collaboration with school staff and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual counseling to students on‑site during school hours
• Maintain a manageable caseload aligned with supervisory standards
• Deliver prevention, intervention, and supportive services to reduce barriers to learning
• Participate in treatment planning and staffing meetings, developing meaningful, goal‑driven care plans
• Respond to emotional or behavioral crises with timely, compassionate support
• Ensure continuity of care through follow‑up services and referrals
• Collaborate with school counselors and community partners to connect students and families with resources
• Conduct clinical assessments and interventions for students and families
• Serve as a liaison for families, supporting coordinated, holistic care

Licensure Requirements

Candidates must possess—or be actively working toward—one of the following:

• Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Preferred Family Healthcare provides complimentary clinical supervision for PLPCs and LMSWs.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience (or interest) in individual, group, or family therapy
• Ability to collaborate within school and community settings
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Comprehensive Benefits That Support You

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & wellness initiatives
• Employee discount programs
• License and certification reimbursement (when applicable)

Join a Team That Has Your Back

At Preferred Family Healthcare, you’ll be supported as both a professional and a person. We prioritize collaboration, growth, and sustainability—so you can focus on what you do best: helping students succeed.

Apply today and take the next step in a rewarding school‑based therapy career.

Position Perks & Benefits:

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

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

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.