Job Description:

Job Title: School Based Therapist

Location: Independence, Missouri (Kansas City area)
Department: School Based Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Step into a world of profound transformation and inner harmony with our skilled, compassionate therapists—dedicated professionals ready to accompany you on a captivating voyage of self-discovery and growth. Harnessing advanced academic backgrounds, specialized certifications, and rich hands-on experience, our seasoned practitioners artfully blend modern techniques with traditional wisdom to craft highly personalized therapeutic journeys catering to your unique aspirations, concerns, and pivotal moments.

As a School Based Therapist in our organization, you will be embracing collaboration, warmth, and utmost discretion, our esteemed therapists masterfully co-create bespoke blueprints for sustainable change, anchored in evidence-based methodologies and fine-tuned to resonate deeply with your essence. Delivering innovative virtual consultations, flexible scheduling, and state-of-the-art digital platforms, our therapeutic sanctuary transcends geographical boundaries, inviting you to safely explore and overcome limitations, unearth hidden strengths, and illuminate radiant futures full of joy, serenity, and boundless possibility.

Living in the Kansas City area provides a wonderful blend of Midwestern charm and urban sophistication. Known for its world-class barbecue, jazz heritage, and professional sports teams, Kansas City offers a plethora of activities to entertain and engage residents. With a vibrant arts scene, an extensive park system, excellent school districts, a plethora of family-friendly attractions, and an affordable cost of living, the Kansas City area allows you and your loved ones to enjoy a high quality, balanced, and enjoyable lifestyle.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonuses
• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more 
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Clinical supervision - provided free* for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
• Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)  
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring trave
• 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
   

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Perform thorough diagnostic interviews and assessments to gather comprehensive case histories, identifying presenting issues, determining diagnoses, and establishing treatment goals.

• Case Formulation: Devise individualized treatment plans using empirically supported theoretical orientations, techniques, and interventions tailored to each client's unique presentation, culture, and context.
• Intervention Implementation: Apply selected therapeutic modalities systematically, adjusting strategies dynamically throughout the counseling process to accommodate evolving client needs and feedback.
• Monitoring Progress: Regularly review treatment effectiveness, tracking changes in symptoms, functionality, and general well-being to modify intervention tactics accordingly.
• Consultation: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, supervisors, and external agencies, exchanging knowledge and expertise to promote optimal client outcomes and continuity of care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant documentation detailing assessment results, session notes, treatment plans, and progress updates in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and regulatory bodies.
• Referral: Establish and sustain robust professional networks to facilitate expedient, suitable referrals whenever clients require additional specialty services outside the scope of therapeutic competencies.
• Professional Growth: Actively pursue continuous professional development opportunities, staying abreast of novel research, technological advances, and prevailing best practices shaping the dynamic fields of mental health and psychotherapy.
• Preventive Care: Contribute to public awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and community engagement projects aimed at destigmatizing mental health conditions and increasing access to preventive measures, early identification, and targeted support.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage office administration tasks, including appointment scheduling, billing, insurance claims processing, and compliance reporting as required by organizational protocols and government mandates.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are providing services in for licensure as a professional counselor or social worker.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri preferred
• Applicant must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Applicant must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve. 

Required License/Certification (One of the following):

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
• Provisionally Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (PLMFT)
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

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.