The role
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.