Licensed Therapist

Licensed Therapist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type: Full Time

Join our dedicated, compassionate team as a Licensed Therapist, where you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of individuals, families, and couples facing mental health challenges. You will provide essential therapeutic services in a supportive environment, tailored to the needs of each client. Your expertise will help clients develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and enhance overall well-being while working under the guidance of a seasoned professional. This role is perfect for someone eager to help others on their healing journey while growing in their own therapeutic practice.

As a Licensed Therapist, your primary responsibility will involve assessing, diagnosing, and treating clients based on their unique needs. You will conduct thorough assessments and formulate personalized treatment plans that reflect the individualization and evolution of each client's journey.

This position offers:

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, family, and practical counseling in diverse settings under your professional and ethical guidelines.
• Conduct intake/screening and comprehensive assessments within state regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Document diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans demonstrating a collaborative approach with your clients.
• Participate in clinical staffing and treatment meetings, offering feedback on pertinent cases.
• Ensure timely documentation of services, adhering to applicable standards and best practices.
• Assist clients through transition processes and complete final correspondences such as summaries and letters.
• Handle crisis situations effectively and participate in or coordinate emergency services as needed.
• Represent the agency professionally within the community, maintaining strong relationships with referral sources and clients.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Hold provisional licensure with the board of professional registration for your practicing state (e.g., PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT).
• Willingness to obtain full licensure and fulfill required clinical supervision hours, including passing a licensing exam.
• Comfortable providing telehealth services to individuals we serve (training will be provided).

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a background check, including criminal records and driving records.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required.
• Must complete all mandatory training in accordance with state regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of program policies, procedures, and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Keywords: Licensed Therapist, mental health, counseling, psychotherapy, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, behavioral health, treatment plans, 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.