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School-Based Therapist

Company
JFS St. Louis
Location
St. Louis, MO
Work type
Full-time
Posted
2026-10-05

Job description

Jewish Family Services (JFS) of St. Louis seeks a licensed or provisionally licensed School-Based Therapist to provide on-site counseling to students at partner schools across the St. Louis area. This is a 10-month, school-year position, mostly during school hours with occasional evening meetings.

Responsibilities:
• Provide individual and group therapy to students, using trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning
• Work with teachers, administrators, support staff, and caregivers on treatment plans, including IEP meetings
• Keep accurate, confidential records and track outcomes data
• Lead classroom presentations, outreach, and group prevention programming

Qualifications:
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology
• Provisional licensure as a clinical social worker, psychologist, or counselor required; full licensure preferred
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and crisis intervention skills
• Experience presenting to classrooms and community groups
• School-based or clinical mental health experience a plus
• Reliable transportation for travel between school placements

Salary:
$47,000–$70,000, depending on education, experience, and licensure.

Benefits:
Paid Jewish and federal holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k)/Roth plans, pet insurance, and professional development.

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