Mental Health Therapist 

Provisionally / Fully Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Location: 130 Calo Lane, Lake Ozark, MO 65049 (On-site)

Associate Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 

Licensed Salary: $75,000 - 80,000

Schedule: Monday - Friday / 9:00am - 5:00pm

Program Options: 

• Teen Girls: 13 - 17 years old.
• Preteens: 9 - 14 years old.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young adolescents?

As a Mental Health Therapist at Calo Programs, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team to support the growth and healing of adolescents. You’ll create personalized treatment plans and provide individual, group, and family therapy using relational, systemic and experiential modalities. Every day, you'll help teens process their emotions, strengthen relationships, and build effective coping strategies -- all while having the unique opportunity to partner with over 40 Golden Retrievers in our canine therapy program, enriching your therapeutic approach. 

Join our mission-driven team surrounded by the scenic beauty of Lake Ozark, and embrace a meaningful opportunity to make an impact in the lives of young people and their families.

• Facilitate Individual, Family, and Group Therapy: Conduct therapy sessions that integrate trauma-informed care and systemic approaches to create meaningful change in families.
• Personalized Caseloads: Manage a focused caseload of 6-8 clients, providing high-quality, individualized care with a commitment to family programming and parent coaching.
• Collaborate in Integrated Care: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of therapists, medical providers, and nurses to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans in a holistic, integrated environment.
• Timely Documentation: Complete accurate and thorough clinical documentation within required timeframes, ensuring compliance and continuity of care for clients.
• Utilize Specialized Therapy Modalities: Leverage Adventure Therapy (camping, hiking, rappelling), Animal-Assisted Therapy, and experiential approaches to enhance student growth and healing.
• Cultural Competency and Adolescent Development: Apply developmentally appropriate and culturally competent care, addressing the unique psychological needs of adolescents and teens.
• Focus on Professional Growth: Attend leading industry conferences and gain access to continuing education opportunities, training in modalities like brainspotting, theraplay, and attachment-focused interventions.
• Embrace a Growth-Oriented Work Culture: Thrive in a flexible, empathetic, and results-driven environment focused on adaptability, trust, and meaningful change for teens and families.

• Fully licensed: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) & LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker.)
• Provisional Licenses: PLPC (Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor), PLMFT (Provisional Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) & LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker). Supervision provided! 
• Must be prepared to establish a CAQH profile and obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) as part of the onboarding process.
• Strong clinical skills with a commitment to evidence-based practices
• Passion for counseling teens and young adults
• Ability to incorporate clinical diagnostic and assessment instruments to monitor client progress and treatment outcomes
• Experience in residential settings and relational, experiential, and systemic modalities preferred

• Access to an established Mastery Program that offers professional and financial opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.

CALO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community. We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.

CALO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. 

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