Therapist - Behavioral Crisis Center

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Therapist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Rapid Access Unit

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:  
Join our innovative Behavioral Crisis Center in Springfield, Missouri as a Full-Time Licensed Clinical Therapist and be a part of a   cutting-edge   approach to mental health and substance use treatment.   With a focus on rapid access and collaboration with primary care physicians,   you'll   have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who need it most.   Don't   miss out on   this exciting chance to join a passionate team and take your career to the next level!

As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing immediate support and interventions to patients in need. Your   expertise   will help shape the future of mental health care in our community, ensuring that individuals receive the compassionate and effective treatment they deserve.

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 bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:  
• Collaborate with Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) as part of the medical team in the primary care environment  
• Provide routine consultations with providers and brief 15-30 minute assessments and interventions with patients referred from PCPs for same-day warm hand-offs and follow-up care  
• Administer evidence-based interventions to promote positive health behaviors for overall health and address immediate needs related to psychological health  
• Assess patient safety and screen for behavioral health disorders  
• Provide clear and concise feedback to providers, describing action plans and establishing plans for follow-up  
• Facilitate integrated patient care by working collaboratively with medical teams  
• Educate medical teams on identification and treatment of behavioral health concerns  
• Support referrals to specialty mental health services as needed  
• Promote positive working relationships between medical partners and Burrell Behavioral Health

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:  
• Must   possess   at least a   Master’s   degree in   a Human   Services field.  
• Must be licensed in Missouri as a Professional Counselor (LPC), a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist (PhD/PsyD/LP).  
• Provisional licensure (PLPC, LMSW, or PLP) may be considered.  
• Applicants should have an interest in and/or experience with brief interventions, team-based care, a wide variety of psychiatric, substance abuse and behavioral medicine problems, and diverse populations.

Additional Qualifications:  
• Must   possess   a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.



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.