School Based Therapist

Provisional Therapist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary: As a Provisional Therapist, you will play a vital role in transforming lives by helping individuals, families, and couples tackle and overcome mental health challenges. Join our compassionate and collaborative team, where your expertise will make a significant difference in the community. We're looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about mental health, eager to make a positive impact, and committed to professional growth.

In this position, you will assess, diagnose, and treat clients based on their unique needs. You will utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to empower clients in developing coping strategies and improving their overall well-being while working under the supervision of a licensed therapist or psychologist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, family, and practical counseling in various settings to meet client needs and treatment goals.
• Complete intake/screening and comprehensive assessments as per regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Determine and document diagnoses based on thorough assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in line with appropriate standards.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, offering feedback on pertinent cases.
• Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
• Document all provided services in accordance with agency standards.
• Assist clients in their transition process and handle final correspondence.
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers while adhering to agency policies.
• Handle crisis situations as needed and assist in coordinating emergency services.
• Facilitate group counseling, family therapy, and specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Holds provisional licensure with the applicable state board as a professional counselor or social worker (PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT).
• Must be able to obtain full licensure by completing supervision hours and passing a licensing exam.
• Willing to become licensed in additional states.
• Comfortable providing telehealth services to clients (training provided).

Additional Qualifications:

• Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record and auto insurance.
• Completion of mandatory trainings as required by regulatory standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
• Involves primarily sedentary work with the need to sit most of the time, but may require brief periods of walking or standing.

Keywords: Provisional Therapist, Mental Health, Counseling, Autistic Support, Telehealth, Evidence-Based Practice, Clinical Supervision, Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

• A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
• As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
• We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.