Clinical Evaluator

Brightli•St. Louis, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional who wants to help people take the first step toward healing? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Clinical Evaluator and play a critical role in connecting individuals of all ages with timely, appropriate mental health and substance use services. This position offers meaningful work, diverse clinical experiences, interdisciplinary collaboration, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to make an immediate difference. We are seeking an empathetic, detail-oriented clinician who demonstrates sound judgment and remains focused in a fast-paced environment. As a Clinical Evaluator, you will conduct initial screenings and comprehensive behavioral health assessments, establish provisional diagnoses, develop treatment recommendations, and connect individuals with appropriate services. You may also provide safety planning, crisis intervention, and brief therapy while collaborating with clinical teams to promote a seamless connection to care.

Requirements

Possess a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
Hold current Missouri licensure or provisional licensure as an LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LP, PLP, PLMFT, or LMFT
Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, safety planning, and referral coordination
Apply strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and evidence-based practices when evaluating client needs
Maintain unrestricted licensure or provisional licensure applicable to the practice area and work location
Be at least 18 years of age
Maintain a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive screenings, clinical assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to identify needs, determine eligibility, and recommend appropriate services
Connect individuals with mental health, substance use, and community-based programs that align with their needs and treatment goals
Develop provisional diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and individualized plans based on assessment findings
Provide brief therapeutic interventions, safety planning, and crisis support when appropriate
Coordinate referrals and follow-up services to promote timely access to care and a positive client experience
Collaborate with clinical teams and service providers to reduce barriers, prevent missed connections, and support continuity of care
Respond to urgent behavioral health needs through crisis assessment, intervention, and coordination of emergency services
Document assessments, clinical decisions, referrals, and client interactions accurately and within required timeframes
Participate in department meetings, clinical consultations, peer reviews, training, and quality improvement activities
Present educational information in community settings to promote behavioral health awareness and access to services
Support program evaluation, grant activities, data collection, and departmental service goals as needed
Maintain ethical, professional, and compliant clinical practices in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards

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.