Licensed Therapist - Adult Residential SUD Program (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)

About the role

• Licensed Therapist (PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW)
• Location: St. Charles, Missouri (Adult Residential Program)
• Department: Substance Use Disorder Recovery Services
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, achieve recovery, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Therapist, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic support. This position is ideal for clinicians who value building strong therapeutic relationships, utilizing evidence-based practices, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to transforming lives.

As a Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group counseling services to adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. You'll conduct assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, facilitate therapeutic interventions, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and help individuals navigate their recovery journey. Whether working in-person or through telehealth services, you'll play a critical role in empowering clients to achieve their goals and improve their overall wellbeing.

This position offers

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Licensure Supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's
• Additional income opportunities - for LPC's, LCSW's, & LMFT's (provide supervision)
• Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment
• Liability Coverage - Company paid
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services that support recovery, emotional wellness, and personal growth
• Conduct intake screenings, comprehensive assessments, and diagnostic evaluations to determine treatment needs and recommendations
• Develop individualized treatment plans that align with client goals, clinical best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate therapeutic groups, educational sessions, and evidence-based interventions including trauma-informed and co-occurring disorder treatment
• Support clients through crisis situations by providing timely assessment, intervention, and stabilization services
• Collaborate with medical providers, case managers, peer specialists, and other treatment team members to ensure coordinated care
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as needed to support positive outcomes
• Document clinical services accurately and timely in accordance with agency, accreditation, and state standards
• Participate in clinical staffing, treatment team meetings, and case consultations to ensure high-quality care
• Promote community awareness and represent the organization professionally through outreach efforts and stakeholder engagement
• Provide clinical guidance and share evidence-based practices with colleagues when appropriate

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as a PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, PLMFT, or LMFT
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches, behavioral health assessments, diagnostic practices, and treatment planning
• Experience providing counseling services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to effectively provide services through telehealth platforms and in-person settings
• Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment teams preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Willingness to become licensed in additional states as required
• Comfortable providing telehealth services to clients; training provided
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment
• Commitment to person-centered care, recovery-oriented services, and continuous professional development
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and community partners
• Passion for helping individuals achieve lasting recovery, improved mental health, and enhanced quality of life

Ready for a More Meaningful Therapy Career?

Join a supportive team where you'll have the opportunity to provide impactful clinical care, grow professionally, receive licensure support, and help individuals achieve lasting recovery. If you're passionate about behavioral health and want to see the real impact of your work every day, apply today.

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 Employment Opportunity Employer.
• Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.