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Job Description:
Job Title: Therapist
Location: Republic, Missouri
Department: Outpatient
Employment Type: Full-time
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Job Summary:
Help individuals and families across the lifespan build healthier, more fulfilling lives as an Outpatient Therapist. In this role, you will assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based individual, group, and family therapy. Join a compassionate, collaborative clinical team committed to delivering high-quality mental health and substance use disorder services.
Located near Springfield, Republic offers a welcoming community with convenient access to the amenities of southwest Missouri, making it an appealing place to build your career and make a meaningful local impact.
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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
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized, group, and family counseling that supports each client’s treatment goals, including specialty services such as trauma-informed and co-occurring disorder therapy.
- Conduct timely intake screenings and comprehensive assessments to understand presenting concerns, relevant history, strengths, and clinical needs.
- Determine and document accurate diagnoses based on comprehensive assessments and applicable diagnostic criteria.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans in accordance with client needs and state, accreditation, and agency standards.
- Help clients transition between levels of care by completing transition plans, summaries, letters, and other required correspondence.
- Respond to crisis situations and participate in or coordinate emergency services to provide timely, effective support.
- Collaborate with treatment teams through clinical staffing and treatment meetings, offering feedback, consultation, and guidance on evidence-based practices.
- Partner with internal departments to obtain service authorizations and ensure required information is submitted within established time frames.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation that connects services to each client’s treatment plan.
- Review and correct documentation or chart deficiencies within required time frames.
- Build positive, professional relationships with clients, referral sources, community partners, and coworkers while following professional ethics and agency policies.
- Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal requirements and contribute to the organization’s short- and long-term objectives.
- Provide clinical supervision, training, or consultation to developing professionals after meeting all applicable professional requirements.
- Represent the agency professionally within the community.
- Complete required training and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
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Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
- Current licensure with the applicable professional registration board as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
- Willingness and ability to provide telehealth services, with training provided.
- Training and demonstrated expertise in diagnostic criteria for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of caseload management, rehabilitation methods, treatment modalities, and legal requirements related to mental health and substance use disorder services.
- Knowledge of clinical supervision and training practices used in behavioral health treatment settings.
- Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and professional correspondence.
- Ability to establish effective professional relationships through in-person, telephone, and telehealth interactions.
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Additional Qualifications:
- Successfully complete required criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, and fingerprint background checks.
- Maintain a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
- Obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within three months of employment and maintain them upon renewal.
- Complete Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation training within 30 days of employment or at the first available class.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Collaborative Service Goals within 30 days of employment.
- Complete 36 hours of training within each two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
- Complete 50 hours of annual training when assigned to an ASAM program.
- Complete applicable Growth and Development and Privileging and Credentialing requirements within 30 days when assigned to a CPRC program.
- Maintain knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations governing the assigned program.
- Provide copies of all applicable professional licenses and certifications.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and other program documentation.
- Ability to follow direction, accept supervision, and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and community partners.
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Physical Requirements
ADA Consideration – Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, up to one-third of the time, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently, from one-third to two-thirds of the time, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The position requires repetitive movement of the hands, fingers, and arms for typing and writing during the work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may include 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.
