Job Description:
Job Title: School Based Therapist
Location: Randolph County
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full-time, 12 month contract
Shift: Day shift
Job Summary:
As a School-Based Therapist, you’ll play a key role in supporting students facing mental health or substance use challenges. You’ll provide compassionate, clinical care through assessments, diagnoses, and personalized treatment plans—helping students build resilience and thrive in their daily lives. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact where it matters most: in the heart of the school community.
Position Perks & Benefits:
29 Days of PTO
$7,000.00 Sign-On
Annual Bonuses: Up to $12,000 in collaborative service goal bonuses
Free Licensure Supervision (PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT)
Eligible for Clinical Licensure Supervision (Additional $5,000)
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirement
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more*
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employee
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities:
Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/CARF/agency standards.
Determine and document diagnosis based on comprehensive assessment.
Develop treatment plans for clients in accordance with state regulatory /CARF guidelines that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
Complete all correspondence in a timely fashion.
Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
Adhere to weekly service provision model.
Work closely with insurance department to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
Preferred experience in providing family, individual, and group therapy, as well as community education.
Required License/Certification (one of the following):
Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri.
Additional Qualifications:
A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
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.