Behavioral Health Therapist/Counselor - Youth (Licensed)

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! Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth as an Outpatient Therapist 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. This Is a Great Opportunity for Someone Who: 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 Key Responsibilities 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 Requirements, Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Master’s degree in counseling, social work or psychology required WORK EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS • Working knowledge of DSM-5 required LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION • PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, LMFT or PMFT license in Missouri required You’ll Be A Great Fit for This Role if You: 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 More Reasons Therapists Choose Compass Health: -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.