Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

KVC Missouri – Children’s Emergency Shelter/Ozark Family Resource Center
Location: Springfield, MO
Pay: $62,000-$66,500 annually (Determined by education and years of experience)
Schedule: We offer both part-time and full-time opportunities with flexible scheduling options designed to support a healthy work-life balance for our therapist.

About Us

Children’s Emergency Shelter/Ozark Family Resource Center provides essential therapeutic support to unhoused children and adolescents in the foster care system. We aim to offer a safe, secure, homelike setting, and nurturing environment to help our clients thrive.

OFRC shelters youth who:

• Need short-term housing because of a family emergency or crisis.
• Have recently been removed from the home for safety reasons.
• Are homeless or are unsafely housed and not in foster care.

Job Summary

Our therapists provide crucial comfort, stability, and safety to children and adolescents during emotionally turbulent times filled with uncertainties. Through individual and group therapy, they assist clients in processing their emotions, coping with challenges, and finding security, all while working collaboratively with our team to improve overall care.

In this role, you will benefit from:

• In-House Clinical Training: Access clinical training that qualifies for CEUs, supporting the maintenance of your licensure.
• Free Clinical Supervision : Receive complimentary clinical supervision for provisionally licensed employees.
• Exceptional Flexibility: Enjoy the autonomy to create a self-determined schedule, provided that client and program needs are met.
• Supportive and Inclusive Culture: Be part of a family-oriented work environment that values support, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Rewarding Experience: Engage in meaningful work that makes a significant impact on the lives of children and adolescents.

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling.

Licensure/Certification:

• Therapist I: PLPC or LMSW
• Therapist II: LPC or LCSW

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

Paid Parental Leave

Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

Tuition Reimbursement

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

Wellness Benefits

Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

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.

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