Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMSW or LCSW) - DBT Team
About The Position
ReDiscover is hiring a Licensed Mental Health Therapist for its Adult, Family & Therapy Program, serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri. The role is part of the CPRC program, a case management-focused program that helps individuals live independently in the community through multidisciplinary services, including medication management, therapy, group therapy, health and wellness support, employment services, and transportation support. Therapists help clients develop skills, access resources, and manage their emotional and physical health. The position involves assessing and counseling clients, coordinating services, developing individualized treatment plans, providing interventions and referrals, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. ReDiscover describes itself as a mission-driven nonprofit community mental health center with more than 50 years of community impact and a culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth. The organization supports professional development through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a social science field recognized by the Missouri Department of Mental Health that qualifies the candidate for licensure in Missouri.
- At minimum, advanced Missouri licensure such as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
- Previous experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or willingness to work with DBT.
- Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders.
- Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills, including typing/keyboarding and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate clients’ mental health conditions using client information, including biopsychosocial assessments, psychological evaluations, and diagnostics.
- Advocate for clients by coordinating required services and resolving emergency problems in crisis situations, including coordination with internal and external crisis services as necessary.
- Counsel clients individually or, when appropriate to the program format, in group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, adjust to life, and make changes.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Identify and provide clinical interventions and referrals based on clients’ needs.
- Empower clients to develop the knowledge, skills, and support systems needed to promote optimal functioning in the community.
- Continually assess clients’ progress and emergent needs and address those needs clinically.
- Collect client information through interviews, observations, and tests.
- Prepare and maintain treatment records and reports.
- Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans for clients.
Benefits
- Professional development support through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
