About Us BJK Peoples Health Centers is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Organization that provides comprehensive mental health services to children and adults in the northern and central parts of the City of St. Louis and North St. Louis City. A professional mental health staff serves a growing caseload of 2,800 patients, of which greater than ninety-five percent are chronically mentally ill and suffering from major psychiatric disorders. BJK Peoples Health Centers operates a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Center and a Comprehensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center for adults and youth. Summary: The school-Based Therapist provides mental health and emotional support services to students within the school setting, collaborating with educators and families to promote students' overall well-being and academic success. This full-time, year around position in which school-based therapist are expected to maintain a therapy caseload during the summer through Hopewell Center outpatient youth referrals. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Individual and Group Therapy: * Conduct individual and group therapy sessions with students addressing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges. * Provide immediate support and intervention to students experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. * Other relevant clinical tasks as needed within the organization. Collaboration with School Staff: * Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to identify student needs, develop individualized support plans, and implement interventions within the school environment. Family Engagement: * Engage with parents and guardians to provide support, education, and collaboration regarding students' mental health needs. Assessment and Documentation: * Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' mental health needs, develop treatment plans, and maintain detailed and confidential records. Consultation and Professional Development: * Participate in school-wide initiatives, provide consultation to staff on mental health issues, and actively engage in professional development opportunities MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Licensed or eligible for licensure as a mental health professional in the relevant jurisdiction. Demonstrated experience in providing individual and group therapy, preferably within a residential setting. Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and behavior management strategies. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Requires excellent clinical assessment, treatment planning, and crisis intervention skills. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills of interpersonal engagement, DSM-IV framework, educational skill building, and child protection. Commitment to ethical practice and client-centered care. Effective oral and written communication skills. CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE REQUIRED: Must have Licensed (including provisional) Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)