Help Students and Individuals Thrive Through Compassionate, Collaborative Behavioral Health Care.
This candidate will provide services 2 days a week in the Rich Hill School District, and 3 days a week in area clinics. (El Dorado Springs/Nevada). Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
As a School-Based/Outpatient Therapist, you'll provide meaningful behavioral health and substance use services that empower children, adolescents, families, and adults to achieve their goals. Working across school and outpatient settings, you'll deliver evidence-based therapy, partner with educators and community supports, and help expand access to high-quality care in rural communities where services are often limited. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while being part of a mission-driven organization committed to Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships, collaborating with schools and interdisciplinary teams, and supporting people where they learn, live, and grow. If you're passionate about increasing access to behavioral health services and helping individuals build on their strengths, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful career.
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Provide behavioral health and/or substance use assessments, diagnoses, and individualized treatment planning.
- Deliver individual, family, and group therapy in both school-based and outpatient settings.
- Partner with school personnel, families, and community providers to coordinate care and support student and client success.
- Provide consultation, psychoeducation, and behavioral health education to schools and community partners as needed.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA, licensing, and regulatory standards.
- Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary care team to provide coordinated, person-centered services.
- Track required program outcomes, productivity, and quality measures.
- Maintain professional licensure, complete required trainings, and uphold ethical and clinical standards.
- Travel between assigned school locations and outpatient sites as needed.
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Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology required
Licensure/Certification
- Must possess and maintain a current, active provisional clinical license in the state of Missouri (PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT, as applicable)
- Working knowledge of DSM-5 required
- Must obtain and maintain current CPR certification within 60 days of hire
- Must obtain and maintain certification in an approved crisis intervention methodology (CPI, MANDT, or CALM) within 60 days of hire
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and agency established minimum automobile coverage required
Additional Requirements
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This position is designed as safety-sensitive and is subject to all applicable organizational policies, including drug-free workplace requirements.
You'll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both clinical and school environments.
- Build trust quickly and create a welcoming, supportive therapeutic environment.
- Value collaboration and enjoy partnering with educators, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
- Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and cultural humility.
- Stay organized while managing documentation, productivity expectations, and multiple service locations.
- Are committed to ethical, evidence-based care and ongoing professional development.
- Believe in a strengths-based, person-centered approach that empowers individuals and communities to achieve lasting wellness.
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About Compass Health Network
Compass Health Network is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality care throughout Missouri. We provide a comprehensive range of integrated services, including behavioral health, substance use treatment, primary care, and dental care. As both a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Compass Health is uniquely positioned to meet the complex and evolving needs of the communities we serve.
Our network includes Royal Oaks Hospital and Adapt of Missouri, allowing us to expand our impact and reach across the state. Each part of our organization contributes to our mission: Inspire Hope. Promote Wellness.
Adapt of Missouri, a subsidiary of Compass Health Network, has been serving the St. Louis metropolitan area since 1982. While Adapt operates as a for-profit organization, it shares our commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered mental health services. Adapt specializes in community-based support for adults with mental health conditions, focusing on recovery-oriented services such as psychosocial rehabilitation and case management that foster independence and meaningful community engagement.
Royal Oaks Hospital serves all acute behavioral health care inpatient needs for children and adolescents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team continually strives to set the standards in patient safety and are committed to providing the highest quality of care. Royal Oaks Hospital believes in the health and wellbeing of our patients and it shows in the care they receive each and every day.
Why Join Us?
Whether you're joining Compass Health Network or Adapt of Missouri, you’ll become part of a dedicated, mission-driven team committed to transforming lives through compassionate, innovative care. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where your work is valued and your professional growth is encouraged.
We offer:
- Competitive Benefits
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Personal and professional development
- Licensure supervision
- Tuition reimbursement & scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness program with Xponential access
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- National Health Service Corp loan repayment eligibility*
*Please note: While Compass Health Network is eligible for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program, positions with Adapt of Missouri are not eligible due to its for-profit status.
Your Career, Your Impact
Whether you're beginning your career or looking to take the next step, you’ll find purpose and opportunity with us. Join a team where your skills and compassion make a meaningful impact—every single day.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!
Equal Opportunity Statement
Compass Health Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and an E-Verify participant.
