Full-Time | Monday–Friday | In-Person | Quincy, IL
As an Assessment Unit Counselor (QMHP), you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals and families navigate behavioral health challenges and build устойчив, healthier futures. If you’re passionate about clinical work, value collaboration, and want to focus on quality care—not just productivity—this role offers the balance, support, and purpose you’re looking for.
You’ll work in a structured, weekday schedule while making meaningful clinical decisions, developing individualized care plans, and supporting clients through assessment, coordination, and intervention services.
In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work independently while being fully supported by a collaborative care team.
Connect with newly referred clients and families within two business days, helping them feel supported from day one
Complete intake assessments and guide clients through program expectations and required documentation
Create person‑centered and family‑centered care plans tailored to each client’s unique needs
Provide therapeutic interventions, community support, care coordination, and crisis intervention
Monitor treatment progress and participate in service plan reviews to ensure effective, evolving care
Coordinate with internal teams and community partners to connect clients to meaningful resources
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation using the electronic health record (EHR) system
We’re seeking clinicians who are compassionate, organized, and committed to ethical, client‑centered care.
Strong clinical interviewing, assessment, and counseling skills
The ability to analyze client needs and adjust interventions based on progress
Knowledge of community resources and service systems
Comfort using EHR systems and virtual communication tools
A solution‑oriented mindset and strong professional judgment
A client‑focused approach with excellent communication skills
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Licensure
We believe great care starts with taking care of our people.
Competitive Salary: $54,000–$72,000 (based on licensure & experience)
29 Days of PTO to support rest and work‑life balance
Monday–Friday schedule (no rotating shifts)
NHSC‑approved site with eligibility for HRSA & tax‑free student loan repayment
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
Company‑paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare & dependent care)
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mileage reimbursement when applicable
Employee Discount Program
Valid driver’s license
Current auto insurance
New to Quincy?
In partnership with the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), we proudly support the Quincy Concierge Program for individuals relocating to the Quincy and Adams County area. This program offers community tours, local resources, networking opportunities, and quarterly events.
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As part of our talent review process, we may utilize technology that helps organize applicant information. This includes AI‑assisted tools that support our team by reviewing and sorting resumes in relation to the experience and qualifications connected to each role. These tools assist our recruiters, but all hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
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.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Brightli is the one of the largest behavioral health and addiction treatment providers in the U.S. We operate as the parent company of Burrell Behavioral Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, Brightli Foundation, Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services, Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health, Adult & Child Health, Comprehensive Mental Health Serivces, and Places for People (effective 7/1/24). Bringing these organizations together under one parent company is a groundbreaking solution to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. Working under the parent company model allows us to share resources, increase access to care, and, ultimately, save more lives.
