Job Description:

Job Title: Psychologist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Outpatient

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
As a Psychologist, you will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Join our compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to improving the overall well-being and quality of life for individuals, families, and groups. You will utilize various techniques such as counseling, psychotherapy, and psychological testing to address clients' psychological concerns. Your expertise will not only help clients navigate their challenges but also contribute to research and education on mental health issues.

In this position, you will provide individual, group, and family counseling in diverse settings, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Your contributions will be essential in fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and growth.

The Psychologist position offers…
• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, and more
• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide individual, group, family, and other practical counseling to meet the needs of clients/patients and their treatment goals.
• Complete intake/screening and comprehensive assessment processes within designated time frames.
• Determine and document diagnoses based on comprehensive assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on pertinent cases.
• Ensure compliance with department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and timely information is provided.
• Document all services provided in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete necessary correspondence.
• Represent the agency professionally within the community.
• Handle crisis situations and coordinate emergency services as needed.
• Facilitate group counseling, education, family therapy, and individual sessions, including specialty services.
• Provide training and guidance on clinical issues and evidence-based practices.
• Offer clinical consultation to treatment team members when necessary.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Must possess a doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field.
• Holds licensure as a Licensed Psychologist (LP) with the applicable board of professional registration for the state of practice.
• If working as a Neuropsychologist, must have recognition by regulatory authorities to practice as a Neuropsychologist.
• Must be willing to become licensed in additional states as needed.
• Must be comfortable providing telehealth services to individuals served.

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.
• First Aid and CPR certification within three (3) months of employment.
• Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations of the assigned program.

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 involve walking or standing for brief periods.
• Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.

Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: Psychologist, Mental Health, Counseling, Behavioral Health, Telehealth, Treatment Plans, Crisis Management, Clinical Supervision, Evidence-Based Practices, Outpatient Services

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.