Every child deserves someone who believes in their potential.

At Youth In Need, our Child, YouthFamily Therapists help children, teens, and families navigate challenges, build resilience, and create brighter futures. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference through compassionate, strengths-based counseling, we invite you to join a team that is changing lives every day in schools and communities throughout our region.

Position Details

Location: Parkway School District
Pay: Starting at $25.45 per hour for provisionally licensed therapists or $47,214 annually for licensed therapists
Schedule: Monday-Friday during school-hours
Position: Full-time; 10-month school-year position
Travel: Local community travel required

What You'll Do

Provide individual, family, and group counseling to children, youth, and families in school and community settings.
Partner with school staff to identify students who may benefit from services and assess their needs.
Connect children and families with resources and referrals that support their well-being and success.
Collaborate with educators, community partners, and other providers to support children, youth, and families.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation while participating in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development.

What You'll Bring

A Master's Degree in Counseling or related (and has passed the National Counselor Exam) or a Master's Degree in Social Work with LMSW
A strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to supporting children and families.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Excellent clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
A driver's license, or the ability to obtain one.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees have access to:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
Employee assistance program and flexible spending account
401(k) with employer match
Education and tuition assistance
Paid time off- this position follows the school district's calendar and will be paid for days off accordingly.

Why Youth In Need?

At Youth In Need, your work means something. Every position contributes to our mission of building on the strengths of children, youth and families so they can find safety, hope and success in life.

Youth In Need has been named a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace 12 times since 2013. We are recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as an "exemplary program" and are nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation. For more information about Youth In Need, please visit www.youthinneed.org.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today through the application link or visit www.youthinneed.org to explore career opportunities.

Questions or need a copy of the full job description? Contact careers@youthinneed.org.

Youth In Need is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to ability, age, ancestry, color, cultural background, faith/religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, income, marital status, national origin, political belief/affiliation, pregnancy, race, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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