Youth Mental Health Therapist

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Full Time Columbia, MO, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $62,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

$5,000 Sign On Bonus
KVC Residential Treatment Facility
Location: Onsite – Columbia, MO
Job Type: Full-time

At KVC, our therapists provide compassionate care to children and teens, guiding them on their healing journey through individual, group, and family therapy sessions. They offer crucial crisis intervention services, conduct comprehensive assessments, document clinical services, and manage cases to ensure coordinated and effective care.

The Therapist II will work with children and adolescents in residential care, supporting their emotional well-being and helping them navigate the path to recovery, stability, and personal growth. This position requires a fully licensed clinician with the ability to provide independent clinical services and maintain high standards of therapeutic care.

$62,000–$70,000 annually (depending on licensure and experience)

Education:
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field

Licensure/Certification :
Must hold a current independent clinical license in the state of Missouri, including one of the following:

• LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
• LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
• LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist)
• Licensed Psychologist or other equivalent independent clinical licensure

Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

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 offer a variety of programs and resources to support employee wellbeing, including Wellbeing Committees, Inclusion Committees, and Talent Development Programs.

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on employee feedback, KVC earned an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed — placing KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to fostering a positive, supportive workplace where employees can do their best work and feel valued every day.