Youth Residential Therapist

Livebrightli; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (29 days per year)

Employee Assistance Program

Telemedicine services

Job summary

A community mental health provider is seeking a Youth Residential Therapist to help clients overcome mental health challenges through various therapeutic services. This full-time position requires a Master’s degree and professional licensure. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing counseling in individual and group settings. Join a mission-driven organization that values well-being and promotes a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Must have training in diagnosing mental health issues.
• Experience in providing telehealth services.
• Knowledge of treatment methods for substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Document all services per state standards.

Skills

Therapeutic services

Crisis management

Counseling

Communication

Education

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

Professional licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)

Job description

Youth Residential Therapist page is loaded## Youth Residential Therapistlocations: Nixa, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R - 21416**Job Description:****Job Title:** Therapist**Location:** Nixa, MO **Department:** Youth Residential **Employment Type:** Full-time**Job Summary**:Therapists are trained professionals who help individuals, families, and couples address and overcome various mental health challenges. They provide a range of therapeutic services within their associated geographical region, field and scope of practice such as counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification techniques. As a Therapist, your primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs. This involves conducting thorough assessments to understand their presenting concerns, gathering relevant background information, rendering a diagnosis, and formulating a treatment plan. Therapists utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being. Required credentials include professional licenses in the fields of counseling, social work, and/or marital/family therapy.**The Therapist position offers…*** **All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package** - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more* **Telemedicine** – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits* **Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost* **Paid Time Off** - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay* **Workplace Culture**- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement**Key Responsibilities:*** Provide individual, group, family and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the needs of the client/patient and their goals of treatment.* Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.* Determine and document diagnosis based on comprehensive assessment.* Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.* Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.* Responsible for meeting department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.* Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and adequate information is provided within specified time frames.* Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.* Ensure that services are entered within the appropriate time frame, appropriate format, notes refer to treatment plans, etc.* Correct any file/charting deficiencies within the appropriate time frame.* Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summary, plan, letter, etc.* Complete all mandatory training, meeting state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.* Represent the agency within the community in a professional manner.* Maintain positive, professional relationships with referral sources, clients/patients, and coworkers, adhering to Code of Ethics and agency policies/procedures.* Handle crisis situations as they arise. Participates in or coordinates emergency services in order to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.* Assist with providing professional/clinical supervision to individuals in training once all professional requirements have been met.* Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.* Provide training and guidance on clinical issues that may arise and evidenced based practices.* Provide clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary.* Demonstrate interest in long term and short-term goals and objectives of the company.* Other duties as assigned by leadership.**Experience and/or Education Qualifications:*** Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.* Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker.* Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)* Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.* Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided).**Additional Qualifications:*** Must have training and demonstrate expertise regarding diagnostic criteria of individuals with substance use disorders and/or mental health issues.* Thorough knowledge of caseload management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment services.* Detailed knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental health and/or substance use disorders.* Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and/or substance use disorders.* Knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting.* Aptitude to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs.* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and procedure manuals.* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.* Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.* Able to establish effective relationships via telephone or telehealth and personal contacts.* Able to follow direction and accept supervision.**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