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KVC Health Systems
St. Louis, Missouri

Therapist Walk-In Hiring Event | October 1st | 5k Sign On Bonus

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
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Job description

St. Louis Children’s KVC Mental Wellness Campus

Be Part of the Solution: Join St. Louis’ Newest Youth Mental Health Hospital

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team at the brand-new youth mental health hospital in Webster Groves. This unique facility, a nonprofit joint venture between St. Louis Children’s and KVC Health Systems, was developed to bridge a critical gap in regional care for children and teens.

If you are passionate about providing specialized inpatient services tailored exclusively to young people, we want to meet you. We are building a foundational team ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.

NOW HIRING FOR

* Registered Nurses (RNs) & Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
* Mental Health Therapists *

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* Mental/Behavioral Health Technicians * Registered Behavioral Health Technicians

JOIN US FOR OUR HIRING EVENT

Skip the traditional wait and meet our hiring team in person! We will be conducting interviews on-site and sharing more about our mission and the impact you can make at our new campus.

* Date: October 1, 2026
* Time: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
* Location: 330 N. Gore Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119

Walk in applicants are welcome! If you prefer to schedule a specific time for an interview please use this link: https://calendly. com/aduggan-kvc/stl-children-s-kvc-mental-wellness-campus-hiring-event? month=2026-10 [https://calendly. com/aduggan-kvc/stl-children-s-kvc-mental-wellness-campus-hiring-event? month=2026-10]

Why Join KVC & St. Louis Children's?

* Groundbreaking Work: Be part of a new facility designed from the ground up to address youth mental health capacity.
* Mission-Driven: Work for a nonprofit partnership dedicated to providing specialized, compassionate care.
* Regional Impact: Play a key role in a vital community resource for St. Louis families.
* Collaborative Environment: Partner with experts from both St. Louis Children’s and KVC Health Systems.

Qualifications

* Current licensure or certification appropriate for the position (RN, LPN, Therapist licenses).
* A passion for working with youth and adolescents in a mental health setting.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, clinical environment while maintaining a patient-centered approach.

How to Prepare

We encourage all interested applicants to bring an updated resume to the Hiring Event. If you cannot attend, please apply online through the KVC Careers portal.

Make a difference where it's needed most—help us build the future of youth mental health in St. Louis.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialized inpatient mental health services to children and adolescents at a new facility. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care and support to families.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Mental health therapyClinical careNursing

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 18% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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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