Job Description:

Job Title: Youth Residential Therapist
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday-Friday

Job Summary:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Therapist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals, families, and couples facing mental health challenges? Do you thrive in a positive company culture where your contributions are valued? Join our team at Brightli as a Youth Residential Therapist!

As a Youth Residential Therapist, your primary responsibility is to assess, diagnose, and treat clients/patients based on their individual needs. This involves conducting thorough assessments to understand their presenting concerns, gathering relevant background information, rendering a diagnosis, and formulating a treatment plan. Therapists utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to help clients develop coping strategies, improve their relationships, and enhance their overall well-being.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals who seek our services!

Position Perks & Benefits:

29 Days of PTO

Competitive Pay

Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

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

401(b) Retirement Savings

Employee Discount Program

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individual, group, family, and/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings to meet the treatment goals of clients/patients.Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment processes within designated timeframes set by state regulations/accreditation/agency standards.Determine and document diagnoses based on comprehensive assessments.Develop individualized treatment plans that reflect the information gathered during assessments and comply with agency standards.Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on relevant cases.Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.Work closely with internal departments to ensure authorized services are approved and provide adequate information in specified time frames.Document all services provided per state regulations/accreditation/agency standards and address any deficiencies in files/charts promptly.Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete necessary correspondence.Maintain professional relationships with clients, referral sources, and coworkers, adhering to the Code of Ethics and agency policies.Handle crisis situations as they arise and participate in emergency services coordination.Facilitate group counseling, family therapy, and individual sessions, including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring disorders.Provide training and guidance on clinical issues and evidence-based practices.[Additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership].

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.Hold licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state you are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT).Willingness to become licensed in additional states and comfortable providing telehealth services (training will be provided).

Additional Qualifications:

Thorough knowledge of diagnostic criteria for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.Detailed understanding of caseload management and rehabilitation methods relevant to mental health treatment.Ability to establish effective relationships through phone, telehealth, and personal contacts.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

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.