Job Description:

Job Title: School Based Therapist

Location: University City High School

Department: Youth Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

*Salaried 10 Month Contract

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated therapist looking to make a lasting impact on students' lives? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can help foster academic success and overall well-being? Join our team at Places for People as a School Based Therapist!

As a School Based Therapist, you will work collaboratively with area public schools to provide individualized counseling, case management, and support services. You will conduct clinical assessments, deliver interventions, and coordinate access to community resources while conveniently offering services on-site during school hours. Your work will directly contribute to reducing barriers, enhancing student success, and empowering families within the school community.

This position offers….

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costMileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travelEmployee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College TuitionWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce.Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individualized counseling to students at the school site during operating hours to address emotional and behavioral concerns.Manage a caseload that aligns with supervisory guidelines, ensuring efficient coordination and effective case management.Offer prevention, intervention, and support services to identified students to reduce barriers to academic achievement and enhance student success.Participate in collaborative treatment planning, attending client staffing sessions to identify issues and establish treatment goals and objectives per Burrell guidelines.Provide emergency response services for students experiencing emotional crises.Conduct comprehensive follow-ups to ensure continuity of care and ongoing support.Coordinate community resources, working with school counselors and community organizations to facilitate holistic support.Perform clinical assessments and interventions for students and families at the school site.Act as a liaison between the school, students, and families to ensure seamless service coordination.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a licensure-eligible field such as Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work.
Active licensure (or working toward licensure) as one of the following:Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (PLMFT/LMFT)

Additional Qualifications:

Preferred experience providing family, individual, and group therapy, as well as community education.Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Commitment to promoting student well-being and academic success.



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.

Places for People is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.