Counselor

Brightli • Springfield, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a compassionate, collaborative team dedicated to helping youth and families rebuild stability and hope—make a meaningful impact each day by delivering evidence-based behavioral health services, working in a supportive clinical environment, and contributing to community behavioral health improvements. We seek empathetic, resilient clinicians with strong assessment, treatment‑planning, and crisis‑intervention skills who value teamwork, professional growth, and client‑centered care. Provide clinical counseling and case management services consistent with individualized treatment plans for youth with mental health and/or substance use disorders; conduct intakes, assessments, facilitate groups and individual sessions, participate in treatment team meetings, complete required documentation, and support clients through transitions while adhering to regulatory and agency standards.

Requirements

• Missouri: Master’s or bachelor’s degree (non-licensed) in a human services field, and/or certified/credentialed to provide services within scope of practice
• Hold credentials of a Qualified Addiction Professional as defined by the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. (e.g., CADC, CRADC, CRAADC, CCJP, RADC-P, RADC, CCDP, CCDP-D) OR hold credentials of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined by MCB
• Kansas applicants: credentials as defined by the Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board (e.g., LAC or LCAC) or appropriate state board
• Willingness to obtain additional state credentials and provide telehealth services as required
• Demonstrated knowledge of caseload management, rehabilitation methods, and modalities related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment
• Successful completion of background checks (criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, fingerprint)
• Current driver’s license in state of residency, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
• First Aid and CPR certification within three months of hire (and maintained)
• Behavioral management training (CPI for residential or Peaceful Intervention/Verbal De-escalation for outpatient) within 30 days of hire or first available class
• Completion of new hire orientation and required Relias training; meet state training hour requirements (e.g., 50 hours annually Missouri; 40 hours every 2 years with 3 hours Ethics Kansas)

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to provide proof of applicable certifications/licenses

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely intakes, screenings, and comprehensive assessments to inform individualized treatment planning
• Develop, implement, and revise client treatment plans that reflect assessment findings and measurable goals
• Provide individual counseling, group counseling, family conferences, and educational groups focused on recovery and functioning
• Facilitate client transitions and prepare transition summaries, plans, and correspondence
• Participate actively in clinical staffing and multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, contributing clinical insights
• Manage caseload responsibilities including timely documentation, chart correction, and ensuring notes reference treatment plans
• Respond professionally to crisis situations and provide appropriate stabilization interventions
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers while adhering to ethical and agency standards
• Meet required training and continuing education standards (state-specific requirements), and represent the agency in the community

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level