Licensed Clinical Therapist - Outpatient Services

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Therapist

Location: Springfield/ Branson, Missouri

Department: Outpatient

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:
As a Licensed Clinical Therapist, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals, families, and couples facing mental health challenges. Join our compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to helping others achieve their mental wellness goals. We are looking for skilled professionals who are passionate about providing therapeutic support, possess strong assessment and diagnostic skills, and are committed to utilizing evidence-based practices. Your expertise will be essential in fostering positive change and enhancing the overall well-being of our clients.

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat clients based on their individual needs. You will conduct thorough assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and utilize various therapeutic techniques to help clients develop coping strategies and improve their relationships. Your contributions will not only support our clients but also strengthen our community's mental health resources.

The Licensed Clinical Therapist position offers…
• Annual Bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonuses
• 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
• 12+ Free CE’s Per Year – plus additional special event CE’s throughout the year
• 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/or other practical counseling in a variety of settings under the supervision of a licensed therapist or psychologist to meet the needs of the client/patient and their treatment goals.
• Complete intake/screening and/or comprehensive assessment processes within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• Determine and document diagnoses based on comprehensive assessments.
• Develop treatment plans for clients/patients in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessments.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, providing feedback on all pertinent cases.
• Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accreditation/agency standards.
• Assist clients/patients through the transition process and complete final correspondence such as transition summaries and plans.
• Handle crisis situations as they arise and participate in or coordinate emergency services to provide rapid aid in cases of crisis.
• Facilitate group counseling, group education, family therapy, and individual sessions, including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
• Holds provisional licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker.
• Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Provisionally Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT).
• Must be able to obtain full licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker, including completing all required clinical supervision hours and passing a licensing exam.
• Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
• Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided).

Additional Qualifications:
• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.