ACT-TAY Therapist

Burrell Center Inc; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Paid time off

Employee benefits package

Top-notch training

Career mobility

Job summary

Burrell Center Inc is seeking an ACT Therapist in Branson, Missouri. Join our compassionate team to provide community-based mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness. You will assess, diagnose, and deliver tailored interventions while working in a team-oriented environment.

We value flexibility, collaboration, and a client-centered approach. The role requires a Master’s degree, active licensure, and a commitment to improving client outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field required.
• Active licensure in the state of practice required.
• Experience with serious mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based individual and group therapy.
• Conduct intake screenings and comprehensive assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Active licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT)

Job description

## ACT-TAY TherapistApplylocations: Springfield, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R - 24886**Job Description:**## Job Title: ACT Therapist**Location:** Branson, Missouri **Department:** Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) **Employment Type:** Full-time## **Job Summary:**Join our compassionate team as an **ACT Therapist**, where you will deliver community-based, recovery-oriented mental health services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, providing intensive, individualized support to clients in their homes, workplaces, and communities.As an ACT Therapist, you will assess, diagnose, and treat clients utilizing evidence-based interventions while promoting independence, stability, and improved quality of life. This position requires flexibility, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to meeting clients where they are—both clinically and physically. You will play a vital role in reducing hospitalizations, supporting crisis intervention, and helping clients achieve their personal recovery goals.**This Position Offers...*** **Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling, legal, and financial consultation at no cost* **Mileage Reimbursement** – Company-paid travel for community-based services* **Employee Discounts** – Hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition* **Workplace Culture** – A supportive, team-based environment focused on employee wellbeing and meaningful impact* **Additional Perks & Benefits** – Scroll down to learn more**Key Responsibilities:*** Provide **community-based individual, family, and group therapy** in homes and community settings* Conduct intake screenings and comprehensive assessments within designated timeframes* Diagnose mental health conditions based on clinical assessments* Develop and implement **individualized treatment plans** in alignment with ACT model standards* Deliver **crisis intervention and on-call support** as part of the ACT team rotation* Participate in **daily team meetings and clinical staffing**, contributing to shared caseload decisions* Document all services in compliance with regulatory and ACT program standards* Assist clients with **life skills development**, including housing stability, employment, and social integration* Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other team members* Support transitions to higher or lower levels of care as appropriate* Maintain strong, professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and community partners* Provide clinical consultation and support to team members when needed* Other duties as assigned by leadership**Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:*** Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required* Active licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) in the state of practice required* Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as needed* Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness preferred* Comfortable providing **telehealth and in-person community-based services****Additional Qualifications:*** Successful completion of background checks (criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, fingerprinting)* Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance (required for community work)* First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of hire* Behavioral Management training within thirty (30) days of hire* Knowledge of ACT model principles, community resources, and mental health regulations preferred**Physical Requirements:*** **ADA Consideration – Sedentary to Moderate Activity:** + Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally + Frequent sitting, with regular travel, walking, and standing in community settings + Repetitive hand and arm movement for documentation and communication tasks* Role requires **significant community mobility**, including driving between client locations### **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.