School Based Therapist
Listed compensation
$50k-$65k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
School-Based Therapist
- KVC Academy — Kansas City, MO
- Location: On-site
- Pay: $50,000–$65,000 (based on licensure status, clinical experience, and supervision eligibility)
- Schedule: School-day hours — evenings, weekends, and school breaks/holidays off
Job Summary
KVC Academy is hiring a School-Based Therapist to provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and teens, with a focus on trauma-informed care. This role follows a school-day schedule, giving you a genuine work-life balance with evenings and weekends free and time off that aligns with school breaks and holidays. You'll collaborate closely with school staff, families, and KVC teammates to make sure 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
Required Skills
* Clinical counseling
* Individual therapy
* Family therapy
* Group therapy
* Trauma-informed care
* Child and adolescent therapy
* Clinical documentation
What You'll Bring
* Working knowledge of clinical theory, therapeutic modalities, and systems-based practice
* Analytical ability to handle moderately complex administrative tasks, such as preparing nonrecurring reports
* Independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified caseload with strong attention to detail
* Ability 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're committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment, and we believe in the importance of work-life balance — offering a variety of programs and resources to support it, including our Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, and Talent Development Programs.
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 providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and teens with a focus on trauma-informed care. Collaborate with school staff, families, and teammates to ensure high-quality support for every child.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling. Candidates must hold an LMSW, LCSW, PLPC, or LPC licensure or certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at KVC Health Systems a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 32% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% 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)), 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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