KVC Missouri Community Based Services
Foster Parent Therapist
Compensation: $52-$57 per hour
This is a contract position offering a highly flexible hybrid schedule*
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Foster Parent Therapist to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will provide therapeutic services to foster families, focusing on family dynamics before, during, and after placement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate in-home family, individual, and group therapy sessions for foster families.
- Complete credentialing paperwork and obtain third-party insurance paneling.
- Manage initial and re-authorization paperwork to ensure coverage for services.
- Document all therapy sessions and maintain clinical charts.
- Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations and develop treatment plans.
- Write discharge summaries and manage client transitions to other providers as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention and clinical support to families and staff.
- Offer guidance to involved agencies regarding diagnosis, treatment, and client status.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in social work, Family Therapy or Counseling from an accredited institution
Licensure/Certification: Must hold one of the following Missouri Division of Professional licensures; LMSW, LMFT, LCMFT, LPC, LCPC or LSCSW.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ supervised experience in providing individual, family and group therapy to children and/or adolescents. In addition, documented course work in child/adolescent development and individual, family and group counseling.
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with a 77 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
If you are a compassionate and caring individual who is looking for a rewarding career in the mental health/social services field, then we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about this position or to apply, please visit our website at www.kvc.org/jobs.
We hope you will consider joining our team!
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $52.00 - $57.00 per hour
Patient demographics:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have one of the following licenses: licensures; LMSW, LMFT, LCMFT, LPC, LCPC or LSCSW?
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- Marshall, MO: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road