Pays $72k-$82k — Counselor market median is ~$76k (335 jobs)
Therapist, School Based- Early Childhood
About the Role
School-based early childhood therapist. $72K-$82K + $8K bonus. Tulsa, OK.
Join Family & Children's Services as a School-Based Early Childhood Therapist – $8K Bonus, Loan Repayment in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. $82K+ annually for Licensed Therapists, plus a $8K first year bonus! $72K+ annually for Therapists under supervision, plus a $5K first year bonus!
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $72K - $82K
- Signing bonus: $8,000.
- 34 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits with Zero Cost Options
- Retirement Savings Program with up to 6% Employer Match
- Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programs
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Family & Children's Services in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide evidence-based treatment to children and their families at school sites, addressing behavioral and emotional issues. They will also conduct intakes, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with teachers and multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work or an equivalent field and be licensed or under supervision for licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Oklahoma. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel to various locations are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Family & Children's Services ranks #9 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 24% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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