Therapist and Provisional Therapist

Brightli•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Join our compassionate, mission‑driven team where you can make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals, families, and communities on their journey toward emotional and behavioral wellness. In this rewarding role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment that values empathy, teamwork, and the power of human connection. This role is ideal for someone who is dedicated to helping others, skilled in communication, and passionate about therapeutic growth and healing. As a Therapist or Provisional Therapist, you will provide counseling and therapeutic services tailored to the individual needs of clients. You will conduct assessments, establish diagnoses, develop treatment plans, facilitate therapy sessions, and collaborate closely with internal and external partners to support client progress. Your work will help empower individuals to build coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and improve overall well‑being. This position offers… · 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 · Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Requirements

Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
Holds provisional licensure with the applicable state board: PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT
Must be able to obtain full licensure, including completion of supervised hours and passage of required exam
Must be willing to become licensed in additional states if needed
Must be willing and comfortable providing telehealth services (training provided)
Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check
Must complete New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment
Must complete all required training, including Relias, at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
Must complete Behavioral Management training within required time frames (CPI, Peaceful Intervention, or Verbal De-escalation depending on program)
Understanding of Collaborative Service Goals (CSGs) within 30 days of employment
Completion of all required training hours as outlined by program regulations
Must provide applicable licensure/certifications
For school‑based programs, must be able to provide services onsite during school operating hours
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, manage caseloads, and maintain professional boundaries
Strong knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder treatment practices

Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling using evidence‑based therapeutic practices aligned with client treatment goals
Conduct intake screenings and comprehensive assessments to identify client needs, presenting concerns, and diagnostic criteria
Determine diagnoses based on assessment findings and document them in accordance with regulatory and agency standards
Develop individualized treatment plans that evolve as client needs and progress change
Participate in clinical staffing and treatment meetings to provide input on client cases and support team collaboration
Coordinate with internal departments to ensure service authorizations, documentation, and communication meet required timelines
Document all therapeutic services in compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and agency guidelines
Correct any charting or documentation deficiencies within specified time frames
Support client transitions by completing required summaries, plans, letters, and follow‑up documentation
Represent the agency professionally within the community and maintain positive relationships with clients, referral sources, and colleagues
Respond to crisis situations, providing emergency intervention or coordinating services as needed
Facilitate therapeutic groups, psychoeducation, trauma‑informed services, and specialty interventions as assigned
Provide guidance or clinical consultation to team members when clinically appropriate
Maintain compliance with all required training, credentialing, and ethical standards
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

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