Job Description:

Job Title: Youth Therapist

Location: St. Peters, MO

Department: SUD Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Day-Shift

Job Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and experienced Youth Therapist to join our team as a Community-Based Therapist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for proactively reaching out to local schools, speaking with students about our mental health services, completing intake assessments for potential new clients, and providing high-quality therapeutic interventions in various settings. This role requires strong communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, and a passion for making a positive impact on young people's lives.

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

•         Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

•         Clinical supervision - provided free* for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT

•         Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)

•         Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel

•         NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance

•         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

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct intake/screening and comprehensive assessments within specified time frames, adhering to state regulatory and agency standards.

Determine and document diagnoses based on comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

Participate in clinical staffing meetings, providing feedback on client cases and collaborating with the treatment team.

Maintain positive relationships with clients, referral sources, and coworkers, adhering to ethical standards and agency policies.

Provide crisis intervention and support as needed, handling emergency situations effectively.

Facilitate individual and group therapy sessions, including specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.

Ensure accurate documentation of all services provided, following DMH/CARF/agency standards.

Provide clinical supervision and consultation to treatment team members when necessary.

Represent the agency professionally within the community and demonstrate commitment to its goals and objectives.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

Licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state of practice:

Missouri: Provisional Licensed (PLPC) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Provisional Licensed (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

Additional Requirements:

Expertise in diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders and mental health issues.

Thorough knowledge of caseload management, rehabilitation methods, and principles of mental health and substance use disorder treatment.

Familiarity with legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental health and substance use disorders.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for clear and concise reporting.

Ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within the assigned program.

Proficiency in conducting individual and group therapy sessions.

Experience in crisis intervention and handling emergency situations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Brightli is on a Mission:

At Brightli Medical Group, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference in the lives of our patients. We believe in continuous learning and professional growth, and we strive to create opportunities for our employees to thrive. Join us in our mission to provide high-quality psychiatric and addiction medicine care to individuals in need, and become part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the community.

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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.