Job Description:
Job Title: School Based Therapist
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Department: School-Based Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Year-round or 10/11 month contract (with opportunities for extended breaks)
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about helping students thrive? Join our dedicated team of School Based Therapists and make a meaningful impact within Columbia-area public schools. In this role, you'll provide on-site individualized counseling, clinical assessments, case management, and support services to promote academic success and overall student wellness.
As a School Based Therapist, you will maintain a manageable caseload, engage in collaborative treatment planning, and serve as a liaison between schools, families, and community providers. You'll play a vital role in reducing barriers to learning while empowering youth and their families with tools for long-term well-being.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Annual Bonuses: Up to $12,000 in collaborative service goal bonuses
29 Days Paid Time Off (including holidays & vacation)
Free Licensure Supervision (PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT)
Additional Income Opportunities for LPCs & LCSWs (supervision)
Mileage Reimbursement for work-related travel
NHSC Student Loan Repayment Eligible Site
Comprehensive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life)
24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
Supportive Workplace Culture that values wellbeing and joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver school-based, individualized counseling aligned with each student’s treatment goals
Build and manage a therapeutic caseload in accordance with supervision standards
Provide crisis intervention and emotional support to students during emergencies
Participate in client staffings and contribute to collaborative treatment planning
Coordinate follow-up care and referrals to ensure continuity of support
Serve as liaison between school staff, families, and community providers
Conduct clinical assessments and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions
Assist in reducing academic and social barriers through prevention and intervention services
Collaborate with school counselors and other stakeholders to access community resources
Promote resilience, emotional regulation, and academic success in the school environment
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related licensure-eligible field
Currently licensed or license-eligible as one of the following:
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Provisionally or Fully Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (PLMFT/LMFT)
Additional Qualifications:
Experience in family, individual, or group therapy preferred
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
Strong communication and organizational skills
Commitment to student-centered, trauma-informed care
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.


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.