Clinical Therapist – Hybrid

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a licensed behavioral health professional in Missouri to conduct clinical interviews and develop person-centered treatment plans. The role includes delivering evidence-based psychotherapy and coordinating referrals with care teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Social Work or Counseling and an LMSW/LPC license, with at least two years in behavioral health. This position emphasizes compliance, documentation, and collaboration with community partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
• Licensed to practice Social Work or Professional Counseling in Michigan (LMSW/LPC).
• Two years of experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based mental health practices.
• Knowledge of third-party payer requirements.
• Knowledge of community resources and referrals.
• Strong interviewing and diagnostic evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough clinical interviews to provide accurate diagnoses.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy services.
• Evaluate patients’ biopsychosocial needs through comprehensive assessments.
• Make referrals to appropriate providers and community-based resources.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and community resources.
• Provide evidence-based individual psychotherapy.
• Maintain timely clinical-record documentation meeting licensure, accreditation, and payer standards.
• Contact third-party payers to ensure service authorization.

Skills

Clinical Interviewing

Evidence-Based Therapy

Diagnostic Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Patient Assessment

Referral Coordination

Clinical Documentation

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling

Licensed to practice Social Work or Professional Counseling in Michigan (LMSW/LPC)

Job description

• Conduct thorough clinical interviews to provide accurate diagnoses
• Develop person-centered treatment plans and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy services
• Evaluate patients’ biopsychosocial needs through comprehensive assessments
• Make referrals to appropriate providers and community-based resources
• Participate actively as a member of patients’ care teams and coordinate care with team members
• Provide evidence-based individual psychotherapy
• Complete appropriate referrals and coordinate care with treatment teams
• Evaluate assessment data and accurately diagnose patients
• Assist patients in accessing community-based resources
• Collaborate with patients and identified supports to develop measurable, person-centered treatment plans
• Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment with staff, referring physicians, agencies, courts, third-party payers, and other resources
• Assess patient progress and modify treatment plans accordingly
• Maintain availability to assigned patients or arrange appropriate clinical coverage
• Maintain timely clinical-record documentation meeting licensure, accreditation, and payer standards
• Contact third-party payers to ensure service authorization
• Participate in required meetings, case conferences, and professional development opportunities
• Serve as co-signer/supervisor for trainees as needed
• Respond professionally and promptly to team communications and patient inquiries
• Provide and receive constructive feedback
• Maintain compliance with supervision, licensure, ethical, confidentiality, safety, and organizational requirements
• Perform other related work as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling
• Licensed to practice Social Work or Professional Counseling in Michigan (LMSW/LPC)
• Two (2) years of experience in behavioral health preferred
• Knowledge of the principles of mental health evidenced based practices
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse
• Knowledge of community resources and referral agencies
• Knowledge of requirements of third-party payers
• Skill in interviewing and diagnostic evaluation of patients
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff, and community partners
• Ability to understand and follow organization policies and procedures
• Compliance with Wayne Health and Department of Psychiatry Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work under high stress conditions for long periods of time
• Maintain a current professional license
• Conforms to the ethical code of conduct of his/her professional organization
• Obeys confidentiality as required by all federal, state, regulatory, and Wayne Health policies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting clinical interviews, developing person-centered treatment plans, and providing evidence-based psychotherapy services. Maintains compliance with ethical standards and effectively coordinates care with multidisciplinary teams and community resources.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed To Practice Social Work Or Professional Counseling (LMSW/LPC)
• Evidence-Based Psychotherapy
• Clinical Interviewing Skills
• Knowledge Of Co-Occurring Disorders
• Community Resource Coordination

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Diagnostic Evaluation
• Treatment Plan Development
• Patient Assessment
• Referral Coordination
• Clinical Documentation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Constructive Feedback
• Relationship Building
• Stress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree In Social Work Or Professional Counseling

Industry Keywords

• Behavioral Health
• Mental Health Practices
• Third-Party Payer Requirements
• Ethical Code Of Conduct
• Confidentiality Compliance