Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Provider - Therapist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Outpatient

Employment Type: Full-time

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Job Summary:

Help individuals and families build healthier, more fulfilling lives as a Clinical Provider - Therapist on our compassionate, collaborative outpatient team. You will assess client needs, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based therapy, respond to crises, and coordinate care that promotes recovery, resilience, and long-term well-being.

Springfield offers the amenities of a regional hub alongside an accessible, community-oriented setting, making it an inviting place to grow your clinical career and make a meaningful difference.

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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 individual, group, and family therapy in person or through telehealth.
• Complete assessments, determine diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed, and co-occurring disorder services based on client needs.
• Respond to crises and coordinate emergency services when necessary.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, internal departments, and referral partners to coordinate care and service authorizations.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation that meets agency, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in treatment meetings and provide clinical consultation, training, or supervision when qualified.
• Support client transitions and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Complete required training and contribute to department and organizational goals.

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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.
• Training and demonstrated expertise in diagnostic criteria for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, caseload management, rehabilitation methods, and evidence-based behavioral health treatment.
• Understanding of applicable legal requirements, ethical standards, and court procedures related to behavioral health treatment.
• Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs.
• Willingness and comfort providing telehealth services; training will be provided.

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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, and fingerprint background checks.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications within three months of employment and upon renewal.
• Complete applicable Behavioral Management training within 30 days of employment or at the first available class, including Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for outpatient programs.
• Demonstrate 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; ASAM programs require 50 hours of training annually.
• Complete required Growth and Development and Privileging and Credentialing documentation within 30 days when assigned to a CPRC program.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable program policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide copies of all applicable professional licenses and certifications.
• For school-based services, be available to provide services at the school site during operating hours.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in person, by telephone, through telehealth, and in writing.
• Build effective working relationships, follow direction, and respond constructively to supervision.

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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/or writing during the work shift.

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may include walking or standing for brief periods. Positions are considered sedentary when 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, 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.