School Based Therapist (St. Louis County)

School Based Therapist (Saint Louis County)

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary: Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a School-Based Therapist! In this role, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families by providing professional counseling services within the school setting. You'll have the opportunity to utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help students overcome mental health challenges, improve coping strategies, and foster stronger relationships. If you're passionate about empowering others and improving overall well-being, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a strong commitment to providing high-quality care, and a collaborative attitude. Join us and be a part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Therapists are trained professionals who help individuals, families, and couples address and overcome various mental health challenges. As a Therapist, your primary responsibility will be to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs, using therapeutic interventions and techniques to improve their overall well-being. You will play a critical role in supporting students' mental health, working closely with the school environment to provide the necessary services that support students' emotional and social development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, family, and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the client/patient and their goals of treatment.
• Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames.
• Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.
• Handle crisis situations as they arise. Participate in or coordinate emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.
• Provide training and guidance on clinical issues that may arise and evidenced-based practices.
• Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.
• Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.
• Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met.
• Demonstrate interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or a related field.
• Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker.
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
• Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided).

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have training and demonstrate expertise regarding diagnostic criteria of individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.
• Must have thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone, telehealth, and in-person contacts.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.

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. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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
• 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.

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