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KVC Health Systems
Webster Groves, Missouri

School Based Therapist

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$65k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • KVC Academy Edgewood - St. Louis
  • Location: On-site
  • Pay: $50,000–$65,000 (based on licensure status, clinical experience, and supervision eligibility)

Job Summary

Join our team as a KVC School-Based Therapist and enjoy a rewarding career that follows a school-day schedule! All services are provided during school hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance with evenings and weekends free. Plus, time off aligns with school breaks and holidays.

In this role, you’ll provide meaningful clinical counseling services—individual, family, and group therapy—to children and teens, with a special focus on those impacted by trauma. You’ll also collaborate closely with school staff, families, and KVC teammates to ensure every child receives the highest level of care and support.

Education: Master’s degree in social work or counseling

Licensure/Certification: LMSW, LCSW, PLPC OR LPC

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of clinical theory, therapy, and systems.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to work productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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

Provide clinical counseling services including individual, family, and group therapy to children and teens, with a focus on trauma. Collaborate with school staff, families, and teammates to ensure high-quality care and support for every child.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Informed CareCase ManagementReport WritingTime ManagementCollaborationCultural Competency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at KVC Health Systems a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

KVC Health Systems ranks #12 of 17 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

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

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Webster Groves

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$424k≈ 8.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,915/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About KVC Health Systems

Individual and Family Services
Olathe, KS
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
403(b) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement