Youth Mental Health Therapist

KVC Residential Treatment Facility

On-site Position – St. James, MO

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation

• $62,000–$70,000 annually (depending on licensure and experience)
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to $18,000 in additional incentive earning potential

Job Summary

At KVC, our mission is to strengthen families, transform communities, and help children and families achieve their best lives.

As a Therapist II in our residential treatment facility, you’ll provide clinical care to children and adolescents who need consistency, support, and someone in their corner. This is an on-site role because being present matters. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with youth, respond to their needs in real time, and work closely with the team supporting them each day.

You’ll provide individual, group, and family therapy, conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, provide crisis intervention, and maintain clinical documentation.

We’re looking for a fully licensed LCSW or LPC who brings compassion, sound clinical judgment, and a genuine commitment to helping youth heal and grow. Your presence, expertise, and ability to connect with young people can make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Required Licensure/Certification: LCSW or LPC

Candidates must be fully licensed as an LCSW or LPC to be considered for this position.

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 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?

Your presence matters. Your work changes lives.

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—and we believe in the importance of work-life balance.

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’re committed to creating a positive, supportive environment where you can do your best work, grow your career, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

From our Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, and other employee resources, we invest in the people who make our mission possible.

Come be there when it matters most.

Join KVC and use your clinical expertise to help children and teens heal, grow, and build a brighter future.