Brightli·Moberly, Missouri
The therapist will assess, diagnose, and treat clients by formulating individualized treatment plans and providing evidence-based counseling services. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and participating in treatment team meetings to ensure high-quality care.
Job Title: School Based Therapist
Location: Moberly, Missouri
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a School Based Therapist, where you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families every day. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting youth, committed to empowering others, and motivated by the mission of improving mental health and well‑being in the community. Candidates who are empathetic, skilled communicators, and eager to grow in their clinical abilities will thrive here.
In this role, you will provide therapeutic services—including counseling, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning—to students within the school setting. You will use evidence‑based practices to support emotional wellness, strengthen coping skills, and promote positive behavioral change. Working closely with school staff, families, and internal teams, you will help ensure students receive the right care at the right time.
Moberly, Missouri offers a welcoming community with a blend of small‑town charm and modern amenities. With friendly neighborhoods, accessible schools, and a supportive local culture, it’s a wonderful place to build both a career and a fulfilling life.
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field and possess a provisional professional license (PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT). The role requires the ability to work at school sites during operating hours and a commitment to obtaining full licensure.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.
