Clinical Provider

Brightli•Springfield, MO

About The Position

The Clinical Provider - Therapist joins a compassionate, collaborative outpatient team in Springfield, Missouri, helping individuals and families build healthier, more fulfilling lives. The role assesses client needs, determines diagnoses, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides evidence-based therapy. Services may be delivered in person or through telehealth and include trauma-informed and co-occurring disorder care. The therapist responds to crises, coordinates care and emergency services as needed, and supports recovery, resilience, and long-term well-being. The position works with treatment teams, internal departments, referral partners, clients, and families to coordinate care and service authorizations. It includes maintaining timely, accurate clinical documentation; participating in treatment meetings; and providing clinical consultation, training, or supervision when qualified. The therapist also supports client transitions, completes required training and documentation, and contributes to department and organizational goals. The role requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, and current licensure as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Additional qualifications include relevant diagnostic expertise, behavioral health assessment and treatment knowledge, professional communication and collaboration skills, and willingness to provide telehealth services. The position requires maintaining a driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile insurance, completing background checks, obtaining and maintaining First Aid and CPR certifications, and completing applicable behavioral management and other required training. This is a full-time position. Benefits and perks mentioned include paid time off, health, dental, vision, retirement and life benefits, employee assistance services, mileage reimbursement, employee discounts, complimentary licensure supervision for eligible associates, continuing education leave, company-paid liability coverage, training, and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
Current licensure with the applicable professional registration board as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as needed.
Training and demonstrated expertise in diagnostic criteria for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders.
Knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, caseload management, rehabilitation methods, and evidence-based behavioral health treatment.
Understanding of applicable legal requirements, ethical standards, and court procedures related to behavioral health treatment.
Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned programs.
Willingness and comfort providing telehealth services; training will be provided.
Maintain a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
Successfully complete required criminal record, driving record, abuse and neglect, and fingerprint background checks.
Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications within three months of employment and upon renewal.
Complete applicable Behavioral Management training within 30 days of employment or at the first available class, including Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for outpatient programs.
Demonstrate understanding of Collaborative Service Goals within 30 days of employment.
Complete 36 hours of training within each two-year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1; ASAM programs require 50 hours of training annually.
Complete required Growth and Development and Privileging and Credentialing documentation within 30 days when assigned to a CPRC program.
Maintain knowledge of applicable program policies, procedures, and regulations.
Provide copies of all applicable professional licenses and certifications.
Communicate clearly and professionally in person, by telephone, through telehealth, and in writing.
Build effective working relationships, follow direction, and respond constructively to supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family therapy in person or through telehealth.
Complete assessments, determine diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans.
Deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed, and co-occurring disorder services based on client needs.
Respond to crises and coordinate emergency services when necessary.
Collaborate with treatment teams, internal departments, and referral partners to coordinate care and service authorizations.
Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation that meets agency, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
Participate in treatment meetings and provide clinical consultation, training, or supervision when qualified.
Support client transitions and maintain professional relationships with clients, families, coworkers, and community partners.
Complete required training and contribute to department and organizational goals.
Maintain applicable program knowledge, professional licenses, certifications, and required documentation.
For school-based services, provide services at the school site during operating hours.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
Company-paid mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
Employee discounts for hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
Complimentary licensure supervision for LMSWs, PLPCs, and PLMFTs.
Additional income opportunities for LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs who provide supervision.
Three days of continuing education leave following the first year of employment.
Company-paid liability coverage.
Paid time off for full-time employees.
Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, and other benefits for full-time employees.
Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promoting from within.
Supportive workplace culture promoting employee well-being, health, and happiness.