Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMSW or LCSW) - DBT Team

ReDiscover; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ReDiscover is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMSW or LCSW) for its DBT Team in Lee’s Summit, MO. You’ll assess, diagnose, and plan care with a focus on therapy, medication management coordination, and community support.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, provide individual or group counseling, and leverage your DBT experience to empower clients toward independent living and recovery in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social science field qualifying for Missouri licensure.
• Advanced Missouri licensure (LMSW/LCSW) preferred.
• DBT experience preferred and willingness to work with DBT approaches.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate client’s mental health condition using assessments, clinical interviews, and records.
• Act as client advocate to coordinate services and crisis interventions.
• Counsel clients individually or in groups to support recovery and life adjustments.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.

Skills

DBT

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Case Management

Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Science (MISSouri licensure eligibility)

LMSW or LCSW licensure (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMSW or LCSW) - DBT Team# Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMSW or LCSW) - DBT Team901 NE Independence Ave. - Lee's Summit, MO 64086## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift1st ShiftEducation LevelMaster's DegreeTravel PercentageNegligible## Description## **Make a Difference as a *Mental Health Therapist* with ReDiscover**Join ReDiscover’s Adult, Family & Therapy Program and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing.**Why ReDiscover?*** 700+ dedicated professionals* Over five decades of community impact* A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth**About the CPRC Program**CPRC is a case management focused program that provides individuals with support to live an independent life in the community. Through a variety of multidisciplinary services that clients can choose from including medication management, therapy, group therapy, health and wellness support, employment services and transportation support, clients can develop skills, access resources and learn ways to manage their emotional and physical health.**What You'll Do*** Evaluate client’s mental health condition based on the review of client information, including bio-psycho-social assessments, psychological evaluation, and diagnostics.* Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations; may coordinate with internal and external crisis services as necessary.* Counsel clients, individually (or in some cases, group sessions) specific to the program format, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.* Conduct high quality clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in a timely manner.* Identify and provide clinical interventions and referrals for clients based on their needs.* Empower clients to develop and nurture the knowledge, skills, and support systems crucial to promoting optimal functioning in the community.* Continually assess clients for level of progress or emergent needs and addresses those needs clinically.* Collect information about the client through interviews, observations, and tests. Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports.* Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans for the client(s) being served.**Requirements of the Position*** Availability to work a full-time schedule, (40-hours a week), Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm* Master’s degree in a social science field as defined by the Department of Mental Health that would qualify for licensure in the State of Missouri.* At the minimum, candidates with advanced Missouri licensure such as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); candidates with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.* Previous experience with and/or willingness to work with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) required.* Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.* Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.* Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.* Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Microsoft Teams.## **Grow With Us**We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.**Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all.**