Behavioral Health Therapist - Youth

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000.
* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!

If you’re a compassionate, licensed therapist who enjoys helping children and adolescents build skills, strengthen relationships, and work toward their goals, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. As a Youth Outpatient Therapist at Compass Health Network, you’ll provide individualized behavioral health services in a supportive, collaborative environment while working alongside a team committed to the well-being of youth and families.

Job Description

To support the continued delivery of quality and compassionate care in our communities, we are offering a retention bonus of $4,000.
* Your commitment helps us meet critical service needs, and we’re excited to have you be a part of our mission!

If you’re a compassionate, licensed therapist who enjoys helping children and adolescents build skills, strengthen relationships, and work toward their goals, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. As a Youth Outpatient Therapist at Compass Health Network, you’ll provide individualized behavioral health services in a supportive, collaborative environment while working alongside a team committed to the well-being of youth and families.

• Enjoys working with children, adolescents, and their families in an outpatient setting
• Wants to build meaningful therapeutic relationships and help youth develop skills to navigate challenges and reach their goals
• Values collaboration with other mental health and healthcare professionals to support the whole person
• Appreciates access to clinical consultation and support, including 24/7 consultation for crisis support and decision-making
• Is looking for stability and longevity in their career—our average therapist tenure is over 6 years, with some clinicians over 25 years
• Wants structured clinical growth, generous time off, and the flexibility of a schedule that fits real life

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to clients based on clinical need and licensure
• Assess readiness for services, develop treatment plans, and document progress in accordance with agency guidelines
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate on integrated care
• Utilize DSM-5 criteria for diagnosis and treatment planning
• Refer clients to appropriate internal and external resources as needed
• Engage in ongoing clinical training and supervision opportunities
• Maintain compliance with all agency, state, and federal documentation standards
• Participate in staff huddles, team supervision, and case consults
• Work Monday through Friday— no weekends or holidays required

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology required

• Working knowledge of DSM-5 required

• PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or PMFT license in Missouri required

• Are passionate about providing culturally competent, person-centered care
• Enjoy working on a multi-disciplinary team with access to integrated services
• Want to work in an organization where clinical support is available day or night , especially for crisis or safety concerns
• Are looking for a role with consistent pay, stability, and long-term growth opportunities
• Appreciate a professional culture that invests in its clinicians and recognizes the importance of wellbeing and work-life balance
• Want more than just a job—you’re looking for a career home

• Licensure supervision provided
• Eligible for HRSA loan repayment programs upon full licensure (location-dependent)
• Performance incentives up to $20,000 annually
• Specialized training opportunities in DBT, EMDR, and other modalities
• Paid holidays and no weekend shifts
• Leadership development opportunities (supervision, huddles, training)
• Option for additional income through PRN roles or supervision stipends
• Schedule flexibility after 6 months— option for 4-day work weeks
• Retention bonuses paid as per bonus policy; exclusions may apply.