Solution Focused Brief Therapist

Brightli • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

Burrell Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Solution Focused Brief Therapist in Springfield, Missouri, within Mental Health Services. The therapist provides individual and group therapy using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), along with Motivational Interviewing to assess clients’ stages of change and select appropriate interventions. The position supports immediate access to mental healthcare and positive client outcomes, including assessment and therapy for referrals and care pathways in partnership with medical providers, and initial assessments for new clients as needed.

SFBT experience and training are a bonus but are not required. Training, consultation, and supervision are available, and Motivational Interviewing training is provided upon hire. The schedule is flexible, with options to work four ten-hour days or five eight-hour days.

Burrell Behavioral Health describes its mission as improving client care, sharing resources to reduce the financial burden on community mental health centers, increasing access to mental health and substance-use care, and evolving behavioral healthcare to better meet client needs. The organization emphasizes belonging, connection, and an authentic, supportive workplace, and encourages applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. It is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a smoke- and tobacco-free workplace.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Hold one of the following Missouri licenses: Licensed Psychologist (LP), Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (PLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), or the listed marital and family therapist licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and training in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
• Experience with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for increasing immediate access to mental healthcare and achieving successful client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual Solution-Focused Brief Therapy for appropriate client candidates; training in the modality will be provided.
• Conduct Solution-Focused Brief group therapy sessions for appropriate client candidates.
• Use Motivational Interviewing skills to assess clients’ stages of change and apply appropriate interventions.
• Work with medical partnerships to provide assessment and therapy for referral and care pathway needs.
• Complete initial assessments for new clients as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off; full-time employees receive an attractive time-off package. The posting also describes 29 days per year, including vacation and holiday pay.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and other employee benefits for full-time employees.
• Company-paid mileage reimbursement for work functions requiring travel.
• NHSC-approved eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility, advancement opportunities, and promotion from within.
• Welcoming, warm, supportive work culture that promotes well-being and values employees.

What This Job Offers

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