Job Description:

Job Title: Assistant Director, Adult Community Services

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: Adult Community Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
Join our dynamic and dedicated team as the Assistant Director of Adult Community Services, where you will provide oversight for community-based services including the Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation program, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, DM3700, CMHT & OSMI Programs, and services for forensic clients. In this role, you will engage in data collection, program evaluation, monitor key performance indicators, and assist in clinical development and planning. You will also collaborate interdepartmentally on projects as assigned or deemed necessary by the department, making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

The Assistant Director position offers…

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Opportunities for upward mobility and increased income.Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training.Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee well-being, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the community-based teams and oversee productivity expectations while monitoring program requirements and chart deficiencies.Provide ongoing training and coaching to team supervisors through a trauma-informed lens.Present educational material within your expertise to enhance community understanding of mental health.Carry a limited caseload as needed to provide individual, group, and family therapy.Ensure compliance with all Quality Assurance procedures and cooperate with utilization review processes.Participate in staff development activities, identify training needs, create content, and implement ongoing training.Engage in emergency services to provide rapid aid in cases of emotional crisis.Participate in client staffing to identify problems and establish treatment goals and objectives.Assist with data collection, program evaluation, and service contract maintenance.Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

Current Missouri license (Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, PLCSW, or PLPC) preferred.Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related field preferred.Extensive knowledge of crisis intervention, communication skills, and family system methods.Proven ability in adult treatment planning, assessment, and establishing effective relationships.

Additional Qualifications:

Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.Completion of New Hire Orientation and ongoing training requirements including Relias.

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects.Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may also include brief periods of walking or standing.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: Full-time employees receive an attractive time-off package to balance 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 and promoting from within.Welcoming, warm, supportive environment: A work culture that promotes well-being, values individuals, and encourages 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.





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

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.