Licensed Therapist - PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, PLMFT, LMFT (Kansas City Metro)

Job Description:

Job Title: Provisional/ Licensed Therapist

Location: Kansas City, MO and Independence, MO

We hire therapists for departments such as:

• Outpatient Services

• School Based Services

• Community Services

• Substance Use Recovery

• Crisis Services

• Connection Services

(Available departments may vary depending on current staffing needs)

To qualify, you must be one of the following:
*Licensed as PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PLP, LP

OR...

*Master's degree graduate planning to become licensed (*Counseling, Social Work, Clinical Psychology, or related fields of study graduates planning to take NCE or LMSW exams)

Some of the great perks of choosing Burrell include:

• Salary - highly competitive, scaled by license type
• Bonuses - varying amounts & availability by department and location
• NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• Licensure supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's
• Additional income opportunities - for LPC's and LCSW's
• Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment
• Liability Coverage - we cover the cost
• Top-notch training - initial and ongoing
• ​Culture & work environment - welcoming and supportive
   

Key therapist responsibilities may include:

• Provide individual counseling: Conduct one-on-one sessions to address clients' mental health needs and personal goals, using therapeutic techniques to improve well-being.
• Facilitate group counseling: Lead supportive sessions for individuals with similar struggles, encouraging sharing and guidance.
• Conduct group education: Deliver workshops on stress management, substance abuse prevention, and other topics to equip clients with practical tools for emotional and mental health.
• Perform assessments: Evaluate clients' mental health and substance abuse concerns through interviews and standardized assessments to develop treatment plans.
• Offer codependency counseling: Provide support to individuals in codependent relationships, helping them establish boundaries and build independence.
• Conduct counseling and intervention: Resolve conflicts and improve relationships through therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with case workers: Consult and coordinate with professionals involved in client care to ensure comprehensive support.
• Coordinate referrals: Assess client needs and arrange appropriate referrals to more specialized services when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Currently licensed (or provisionally licensed) in Missouri as:
  PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, PLMFT, LMFT, PLP, or LP
  OR...
• Masters degree in a license-eligible field of study with plans to obtain licensure. Note: Any offers will be contingent upon successful passage of state exams and obtaining an LMSW, PLPC, LMFT, or PLP license.

Therapist, Provider, Provisionally Licensed, Clinical Intake Specialist, Evaluator, Counseling, Social Work, Recent Graduates, NCE, SALARY RANGE: $58,5988 - $70,000

Position Perks & Benefits:

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.

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 user 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 prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.