ACT-TAY Therapist

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Workplace culture

Additional perks

Job summary

Burrell Behavioral Health is seeking an ACT Therapist in Springfield, MO to join a multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment team. You will provide intensive, recovery-oriented therapy in clients’ homes and communities, integrating assessments and evidence-based interventions to support independence and stability.

The role emphasizes collaboration with psychiatrists, nurses, and case managers, including crisis intervention and care coordination to promote client recovery goals.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field (required).
• Active licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) in the state of practice (required).
• Experience with individuals with serious mental illness and community-based services preferred.

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 line with ACT model standards.
• Deliver crisis intervention and on-call support as part of the ACT team rotation.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, nurses, case managers, and other team members.

Education

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

Active licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT) in the state of practice

Job description

Job Title: ACT Therapist

Location: Springfield, 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.

About Brightli

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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care. Brightli’s top‑line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot

200 locations 4 states 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates 5k+ employees