Therapist

Betty Jean Kerr People's Health Centers; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Florissant seeks a Therapist to provide therapeutic support for adults and children with substance use disorders. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing therapy in an interdisciplinary team setting. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a behavioral health field and have experience working with youth in a mental health environment. This role promotes high-quality, evidence-based care and offers opportunities to collaborate with a variety of professionals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related behavioral health field is required.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience in mental health.
• Licensed or provisionally licensed preferred (LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW).
• Experience in community mental health is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments.
• Develop treatment plans and recommendations.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Maintain documentation consistent with compliance requirements.
• Participate in clinical meetings and quality initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of stages of change

Motivational interviewing

Trauma-informed care

Active listening

Assessment skills

Relapse prevention

Treatment planning

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time-management abilities

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Counseling

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Position Summary

The Therapist provides therapeutic services for Adults and Children diagnosed with substance used disorder. The role includes conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, providing individual and family therapy, and coordinating supportive substance use & mental health services. The therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure adults, children and families receive high‑quality, timely, and evidence‑based care.

BJK PHC Behavioral Health offers therapy specifically designed to help adults, children and families struggling with addiciton.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of adult & children’s substance use, mental health, trauma, social, family, and developmental history.
• Develop diagnostic impressions and provide treatment recommendations.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapy using approved curricula and evidence‑based treatment models.
• Create and maintain individualized treatment plans in accordance with program and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including case managers, psychiatrists, and support specialists—to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary as BJK PHC Behavioral Health offers walk‑in and phone crisis intervention services.
• Maintain timely documentation that meets corporate, legal, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in case consultations, clinical meetings, trainings, and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for families and community partners regarding child mental health needs.
• Assist adults, youth and families in accessing internal and external support services including community integration, stabilization, and supportive consultation (consistent with community behavioral health service structure).

Required Skills

• Knowledge of stages of change, motivational interviewing, trauma‑informed care, and evidence‑based therapeutic approaches.
• Strong skills in active listening, assessment, relapse prevention, and treatment planning (consistent with clinical requirements in similar roles)
• Ability to build rapport with adults, children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization, documentation, and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field. (BJK PHC Behavioral Health listings require master’s-level clinicians for assessment and therapy roles.
• At least 1–2 years of clinical experience working with children or youth in a mental health setting.
• Licensed or provisionally licensed preferred (LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW).
• Experience in community mental health strongly preferred.