Job Description:

Job Title: Therapist

Location: Popular Bluff, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and couples facing mental health challenges. As a Therapist, you will have the rewarding opportunity to empower clients by providing therapeutic services tailored to their unique needs. You will be part of a mission-driven environment that values integrity, empathy, and clinical excellence, utilizing evidence-based practices to support positive client outcomes. We seek individuals who are not only skilled in their field but also passionate about fostering resilience and well-being in those they serve.

Your primary responsibility will be to assess, diagnose, and treat clients based on individualized needs through thorough assessments and the formulation of tailored treatment plans. Your expertise can help clients develop coping strategies, improve relationships, and enhance their overall well-being.

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 the bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, family, and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs and treatment goals of clients.
• Conduct intake/screening and comprehensive assessments within designated time frames set by state regulations.
• Determine and document diagnoses based on thorough assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with agency standards that evolve based on assessment information.
• Participate in treatment meetings and provide case feedback.
• Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved promptly.
• Document all services provided in compliance with state regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate service entries and correct documentation deficiencies as needed.
• Assist clients during transition processes, completing necessary correspondence and summaries.
• Represent the agency professionally within the community.
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers, adhering to ethical standards.
• Handle crisis situations effectively and coordinate emergency services as required.
• Facilitate group counseling, family therapy, and specialized services.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with the applicable state board.
• Willingness to secure licensure in additional states as required.
• Comfortable providing telehealth services, with training provided.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a background check including criminal record and driving record.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance required.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three months of employment.
• Knowledge of agency policies and regulations essential for the role.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work involving the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible force frequently to lift and carry objects.
• Repetitive movements of hands and fingers for typing and writing.
• Ability to sit most of the time but may occasionally involve walking or standing.

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.

Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.