Youth Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$62K - $70K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
KVC Missouri Residential Treatment Facility - PRTF
Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-time In Person
Compensation
- $62,000-$70,000 annually (Depending on licensure and experience)
- Sign on Bonus: $3,000 for provisionally licensed candidates & $5,000 for fully licensed candidates
- Additional Earning Potential: Opportunity to earn up to $18,000 in incentives
Job Summary
At KVC, our therapists provide compassionate care to children and teens, guiding them on their healing journey through individual, group, and family sessions.
They offer crucial crisis intervention services, conduct thorough assessments, document services, and manage cases to ensure comprehensive care.
This person will work with children or adolescents in residential care, supporting their emotional well-being and helping them navigate the path to recovery and personal growth.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling
Licensure/Certification: LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, or LPC
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.
- Paid Parental Leave
Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.
- 403(b) with Company Match
Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.
- Tuition Reimbursement
Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.
- Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.
- Employee Assistance Program
Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.
- Wellness Benefits
Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.
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 an 83 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.
Key Responsibilities
Therapists provide compassionate care to children and teens through individual, group, and family sessions. They are responsible for conducting assessments, managing cases, and providing crisis intervention services within a residential setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Mental Health Therapist at KVC Health Systems a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
KVC Health Systems ranks #16 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $62k–$70k | Mental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $62k–$85k)310 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Missouri | 133 active | 7,476 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 30% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $5k sign-on | Missouri counselor listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $7k) · 16% offer loan repayment211 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,512 in the last 30 days | 1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| KVC Health Systems | #16 of 19 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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