Therapist

Job Description:

Job Title: Therapist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Adult Housing

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Make a meaningful difference as a Therapist supporting adults in the Adult Housing program. This opportunity offers five compelling reasons to apply: meaningful client relationships, diverse clinical work, evidence-based practice, collaboration with an experienced treatment team, and opportunities to strengthen clinical knowledge through consultation and training. If you are a compassionate, collaborative professional committed to helping others achieve greater stability and well-being, we invite you to join our team.

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders. You will provide individual, group, and family therapy; develop individualized treatment plans; respond to crises; coordinate services; and maintain timely clinical documentation. Successful candidates will demonstrate sound clinical judgment, effective caseload management, clear communication, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients, referral sources, and colleagues.

Build your clinical career in Springfield, Missouri, while helping adults in the community develop coping skills, improve relationships, and work toward their individualized treatment goals.

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
• Licensure Supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's
• Additional income opportunities - for LPC's, LCSW's, & LMFT’s (provide supervision)
• Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment
• Liability Coverage - Company paid
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing everyone'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, and family counseling, therapy, education, and other practical clinical services based on each client’s needs and treatment goals.
• Facilitate specialty services, including trauma-informed and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Conduct intake screenings and comprehensive clinical assessments within required time frames.
• Determine and document diagnoses based on comprehensive assessment findings and applicable diagnostic criteria.
• Develop individualized treatment plans that reflect assessment information, client goals, progress, and evolving clinical needs.
• Respond to crisis situations and participate in or coordinate emergency services to provide timely assistance.
• Collaborate with treatment team members during clinical staffing and treatment meetings, providing consultation and relevant case updates.
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain service authorizations and submit required information within specified time frames.
• Manage an assigned caseload using appropriate mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment methods, modalities, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Document all services in the required format and time frame, ensuring progress notes connect clearly to treatment plans.
• Review and correct clinical record or charting deficiencies within designated time frames.
• Support clients through transitions in care and complete required transition summaries, plans, letters, and other final correspondence.
• Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal requirements.
• Provide clinical consultation, training, and guidance to treatment team members regarding clinical issues and evidence-based practices.
• Assist with professional or clinical supervision for individuals in training after all applicable professional requirements have been met.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, referral sources, community partners, and coworkers while adhering to applicable codes of ethics and agency policies.
• Represent the agency professionally within the community.
• Complete mandatory training and maintain knowledge of applicable regulatory, accreditation, agency, and program requirements.
• Support the company’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Possess a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Hold current licensure through the applicable professional registration board for the state in which services are provided.
• Hold one of the following professional licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
• Demonstrate training and expertise in the diagnostic criteria associated with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of caseload management, rehabilitation methods, and treatment principles and techniques.
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the challenges experienced by individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Understand treatment methods and modalities, as well as relevant legal requirements and court procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical supervision and training practices used in mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment settings.
• Be willing to pursue licensure in additional states when required.
• Be willing and comfortable providing telehealth services; training will be provided.

Additional Qualifications:

• Maintain a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
• Successfully complete required criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, fingerprint, and other applicable background checks.
• Provide copies of all applicable professional licenses and certifications.
• Obtain First Aid certification within three months of employment and maintain certification upon renewal.
• Obtain CPR certification within three months of employment and maintain certification upon renewal.
• Complete applicable Behavioral Management training within 30 days of employment or during the first available class after the start date, including CPI for residential programs or Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for outpatient programs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Collaborative Service Goals within 30 days of employment.
• Complete 36 hours of training within a two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
• Complete 50 hours of training annually when assigned to an ASAM program.
• Complete the Growth and Development form within 30 days of employment when assigned to a CPRC program.
• Complete the Privileging and Credentialing form within 30 days of employment when assigned to a CPRC program.
• Maintain knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations governing the assigned program.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write clear, concise reports, clinical documentation, and professional correspondence.
• Communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish effective professional relationships through in-person, telephone, and telehealth interactions.
• Follow direction, accept supervision, and work effectively as part of a collaborative treatment team.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs.
• Provide services at school sites during school operating hours when assigned to a school-based services program.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work requiring the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The position requires repetitive movements of the hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during the work shift. Work involves sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing for brief periods.

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.