Outpatient Adult Therapist

Brightli•St. Louis, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you are a compassionate, driven clinician who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults navigating mental health and substance use challenges, this role is for you. As an Adult Therapist, you will join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and reclaim their well-being. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships, utilize evidence-based practices, and contribute to life-changing outcomes—while being supported by a workplace culture that values balance, humanity, and professional growth. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat adults through individual, group, and family therapy services. You will complete comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide ongoing therapeutic interventions aligned with best practices and regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to work across outpatient and telehealth settings while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care. Living and working in St. Louis offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant cultural scene with museums, music, and sports, paired with affordable living and welcoming neighborhoods. From Forest Park to historic districts and thriving dining options, St. Louis is a community where professionals can build both a fulfilling career and a balanced life. 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 · Licensure Supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's · Additional income opportunities - for LPC's, LCSW's, & LMFT’s (provide supervision) · Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment · Liability Coverage - Company paid · Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce · Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
Current licensure in the state of practice as one of the following: – Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as needed
Comfortable providing telehealth services (training provided)
Knowledge of diagnostic criteria for mental health and/or substance use disorders
Experience with assessment, treatment planning, and caseload management
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage documentation requirements
Ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships in both in-person and telehealth settings
Willingness to obtain required certifications and training after hire, including CPR, First Aid, and behavioral management training
Ability to follow supervision, adhere to ethical standards, and align with agency policies
Sedentary work involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing
Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently
Repetitive use of hands, fingers, and arms for typing, writing, and documentation
Ability to perform job duties in an office, clinical, or telehealth environment consistent with ADA guidelines

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy services using evidence-based practices to support client recovery and growth
Conduct intake screenings and comprehensive assessments to understand client needs and establish diagnoses
Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans that evolve with client progress
Facilitate specialty services including trauma-informed care and co-occurring disorder treatment
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams through clinical staffing and treatment meetings
Support clients through transitions of care, including discharge planning and transition summaries
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation aligned with regulatory standards
Respond to and manage crisis situations, coordinating emergency services when necessary
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, referral sources, and community partners
Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and agency initiatives
Provide clinical consultation and, when qualified, supervision to clinicians in training

Benefits

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
Licensure Supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's
Additional income opportunities - for LPC's, LCSW's, & LMFT’s (provide supervision)
Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment
Liability Coverage - Company paid
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
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