School Mental Health Counselor; LPC, LCSW, LMFT

School Mental Health Counselor (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Make a Difference as a School Based Qualified Mental Health Professional with Rediscover. Join ReDiscover’s Children's Community Service Department and be part of a mission‑driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non‑profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.

• 700+ dedicated professionals
• Over five decades of community impact
• A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth

Our Children’s Services program offers mental health services to school‑aged youth at home, school, or in their community. Our staff have smaller caseloads, are able to see clients one or more times a week, and have flexible schedules. This helps to ensure that a child’s services are not disrupted due to transportation or family scheduling concerns.

• Provide biopsychosocial assessment and case‑management services for children and youth who are ReDiscover clients.
• Assess children and families accurately using all diagnostic tools required.
• Develop treatment plans that meet the child/family/community needs and work toward meeting treatment goals.
• Follow through with all tasks and interventions identified by all parties involved.
• Integrate service provision with all parties to address client needs.
• Demonstrate clinically sound judgment and seek appropriate supervision or training for difficult clients.
• Maintain clear, concise communication that is timely and accurate with all parties.
• Meet with clients/families within the time frames established by the program.

• Availability to work a flexible schedule to meet client needs.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a social science field (as defined by the Department of Mental Health).
• Advanced Missouri licensure such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT is preferred.
• Ability to work with persons with multiple challenges (mental illness, substance abuse, physical challenges, developmental disabilities, etc.).
• A valid automobile operator’s license, vehicle, and state minimum automobile coverage is required.
• At least two years of clinical experience in direct service provision to children and adolescents in a mental‑health setting preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and health/social service systems in the Kansas City metro area and skill in establishing relationships with community partners preferred.
• Excellent customer‑service skills with a recovery focus.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel, and the use of email.

We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a School Based Qualified Mental Health Professional through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Mental Health Care