Job Description

Job Title: Licensed Crisis Therapist

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Rapid Access Unit- Behavioral Crisis Center

Employment Type: Full Time (36 hours)

Shift: Sunday-Tuesday 8am-8pm or Thursday- Saturday 8am-8pm

Join our compassionate and collaborative team of professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges. As a Licensed Crisis Therapist, you'll have the opportunity to provide critical support to clients, families, and communities. Your expertise will contribute to the development of coping strategies and enhance the overall well-being of those you serve. Embrace a fulfilling career where you can utilize your skills in a meaningful way while working within a supportive environment.

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat clients experiencing crises, utilizing evidence-based interventions. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting thorough assessments and collaborating with clients to create personalized treatment plans that foster recovery and growth.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement– Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts– Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling in various settings tailored to client needs.
• Complete intake/screening and comprehensive assessments within designated time frames.
• Develop and document individualized treatment plans based on assessments.
• Participate in clinical meetings, providing feedback on cases.
• Maintain accurate documentation aligned with regulatory standards.
• Facilitate group counseling and therapy sessions, including trauma-informed care.
• Manage crisis situations, offering immediate support and intervention.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure service authorization.
• Represent the agency professionally in the community.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Holds licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Missouri.
• Must be willing to become licensed in additional states as required.
• Comfortable providing telehealth services (training will be provided).

Additional Qualifications:

• Current driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of Collaborative Service Goals (CSGs) and commitment to ongoing training requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull.
• Jobs involve sitting most of the time but may include brief periods of walking or standing.

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 Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.