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Burrell Behavioral Health School Based Therapist - Substance Use Disorder Recovery (Liberty, Missouri) in Liberty, Missouri

Job Description:

Job Title: School Based Therapist

Location: Liberty, Missouri (Kansas City area)Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Monday – Friday (8:00am – 5:00pm CST)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and adolescents? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a licensed School Based Therapist to join our team in Liberty, Missouri to provide substance use education and individualized counseling. As a member of our team, you will provide substance use services to students in a school setting. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting group education specific to substance use and providing counseling sessions. Additional duties will include carrying a caseload for outpatient clients for both adults and adolescents and providing group education and counseling services.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with children and has experience working in a school setting. You should be able to build rapport quickly with students, establish trust, and provide evidence- based interventions that promote social, emotional, and academic success. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential as you will work closely with teachers, administrators, and other professionals to ensure the well-being of your clients.

Liberty, Missouri is a vibrant and wonderful city located in the heart of the Midwest. It offers a high quality of life, affordable housing, excellent schools , and endless opportunities for entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities. Whether you're a foodie, sports fan, or history buff, there's something for everyone in KC.

Position Perks & Benefits:

  • Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonuses

  • Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

  • Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

  • Clinical supervision - provided free* for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT

  • Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)

  • Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

  • 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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Individualized Counseling : Utilize your expertise to provide personalized counseling to meet the unique needs of students and achieve treatment goals. These services will be conveniently offered at the school site during operating hours.

  • Caseload Management: Establish a caseload that aligns with supervisory guidelines, ensuring efficient coordination and effective management of cases.

  • Academic Success Support: Offer prevention, intervention, and support services to identified students, aiming to reduce barriers that hinder their academic achievements. Your efforts will directly contribute to enhancing student success.

  • Collaborative Treatment Planning: Participate in client staffing sessions to pinpoint issues and establish treatment goals and objectives, adhering to Burrell guidelines. Assume management responsibilities for assigned cases, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment plans.

  • Emergency Response: Contribute to emergency services by providing swift aid during emotional crises, ensuring that students receive immediate support and care.

  • Comprehensive Follow-Up: Provide or coordinate thorough follow-up services for all clients under your care, ensuring continuity of care and ongoing support to promote their well-being.

  • Community Resource Coordination: Collaborate with school counselors to coordinate student support, including facilitating access to a range of community resources. Your efforts will ensure students receive holistic care and support.

  • Clinical Assessment and Intervention: Conduct clinical assessments and deliver interventions to students and families, utilizing your expertise and knowledge to address their specific needs. These services will be conveniently offered at the school site during operating hours.

  • Liaison Role: Serve as a liaison, ensuring that services reach all members of a family and enabling seamless coordination of care.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

  • Holds licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are providing services in for licensure as a professional counselor or social worker.

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri

  • Applicant must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in. Applicant must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve.

Required License/Certification (One of the following):

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli

Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.

Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot

  • 200 locations

  • 4 states

  • 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates

  • 5k+ employees

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