Community Therapist

KVC Missouri Communtiy Based Services

Location :   St. Louis, MO - this will be a school based position

Job Type :   Part-time, 20 hours per week

Job Summary

The Community Therapist provides clinical counseling and crisis intervention services to clients, which may include individual, family, and group therapy. This role involves conducting assessments (such as biopsychosocial, suicide risk, and substance use), developing and implementing treatment plans, and maintaining accurate documentation. The therapist will collaborate with internal teams, families, and community partners to ensure quality care, while also handling authorizations, participating in meetings, and contributing to the on-call rotation as needed.

Education :   Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licensure / Certification : Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Master Social Work

Qualifications :

• Knowledge of clinical theory, therapy, and systems.
• Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, oral and written communication skills.
• Requires analytical ability necessary to handle moderately complex administrative details such as preparing nonrecurring reports.
• Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Word and email applications.
• Must be able to work productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Preferred Experience / Skills :

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 82 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.