School Based Therapist

• KVC Academy Edgewood - St. Louis
• Location: On-site
• Pay: $50,000–$60,000 (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 86 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.