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Lees Summit, Missouri

School Based Therapist - PLPC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW

CounselorFull-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: 1555 NE RICE RD. - LEES SUMMIT, MO 64086Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's DegreeJob Shift: 1st ShiftMake a Difference as a School Based Qualified Mental Health Professional with Rediscover Join ReDiscover’s Children's Community Service Department and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years.

As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing. Why ReDiscover?

700+ dedicated professionals Over five decades of community impact A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth About Children's Community Service Program Our Children's Services program offers mental health services to school aged youth at home, school, or in their community.

Our staff have smaller caseloads, are able to see clients one or more times a week, and have flexible schedules. This helps to ensure that a child's services are not disrupted due to transportation or family scheduling concerns.

What You'll Do

Provide biopsychosocial assessment and case management services as appropriate for children and youth who are ReDiscover clients. Assess children and families accurately and completely using all the diagnostic tools required.

Develop treatment plans that match the needs of the child/family/community and works toward meeting goals of the treatment plan. Follows through with all tasks and interventions that are identified by all parties involved Integrates service provision to all parties to address the needs of the client.

Demonstrates clinically sound judgment and seeks appropriate supervision and/or training for difficult or hard to serve clients Maintains clear concise communication that is timely and accurate with all parties to the service provision. Meets with clients/families within the timeframes established by the program.

Requirements of the Position Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of clients enrolled in the program. Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).

At the minimum, candidates with advanced Missouri licensure such as Provisional Licensed - (PLPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) is preferred.

The ability to work with all persons with multiple challenges (mental illness, substance abuse, physical challenges, developmental disabilities, etc.). A valid automobile operator’s license, vehicle and state minimum require automobile coverage is required.

At least two (2) years clinical experience in a direct service provision to children and adolescents in a mental health setting preferred.

Knowledge of the community resources as well as health and social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners preferred. Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus. Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as the use of email. Grow With Us We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a School Based Qualified Mental Health Professional through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves providing biopsychosocial assessments, case management, and developing treatment plans tailored to the needs of children and youth clients. Staff must follow through with identified interventions and maintain clear, timely communication with all involved parties.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a social science field and preferably hold advanced Missouri licensure such as PLPC, LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. A valid driver's license, vehicle, and insurance are required, with two years of clinical experience in child/adolescent mental health preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningInterventionClinical Judgment

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,961 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lees Summit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$329k
Typical market rent
$1,661/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.