Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Therapist - Adult Recovery Services

(Substance Use Disorders Counselor)

Location: Independence, Missouri (Kansas City area)

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated therapist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of adults struggling with substance use disorders? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell / Comprehensive as a Licensed Therapist in our Adult Recovery Services program!

As a Licensed Therapist, you'll provide individual counseling, group counseling, group education, assessments, codependency counseling, family counseling, and interventions. You'll collaborate with case workers as needed to meet client needs beyond individual and group services. Our ideal candidate is passionate about addiction treatment, has experience in counseling and group facilitation, and strong clinical and communication skills.

Independence, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with a vibrant community and plenty of recreational opportunities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those struggling with substance use disorders and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

Sign-On Bonus $1,000Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payMileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travelTop-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual counseling, group counseling, group education, assessments, codependency counseling, family counseling, and interventionsCollaborate with case workers as needed to meet client needs beyond individual and group servicesMay participate in community events, media, and committees as necessaryCoordinate referrals to more intensive services if needed

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Master's degree in a Human Services fieldProvisionally or fully licensed as: LMSW, PLPC, LPC, LCSW, PLP, or LP in the state of Missouri

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.

Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.