Therapist, Mental Health

Provisional Therapist

Location:

Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type:

Part Time

Job Summary:

As a Provisional Therapist, you will play a vital role in transforming lives by helping individuals, families, and couples tackle and overcome mental health challenges. Join our compassionate and collaborative team, where your expertise will make a significant difference in the community. We're looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about mental health, eager to make a positive impact, and committed to professional growth.

In this position, you will assess, diagnose, and treat clients based on their unique needs. You will utilize evidence-based interventions and techniques to empower clients in developing coping strategies and improving their overall well-being while working under the supervision of a licensed therapist or psychologist.

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
• Workplace Culture
  - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits
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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, family, and practical counseling in various settings to meet client needs and treatment goals.
• Complete intake/screening and comprehensive assessments as per regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Determine and document diagnoses based on thorough assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in line with appropriate standards.
• Participate in clinical staffing/treatment meetings, offering feedback on pertinent cases.
• Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) requirements.
• Document all provided services in accordance with agency standards.
• Assist clients in their transition process and handle final correspondence.
• Maintain positive relationships with referral sources, clients, and coworkers while adhering to agency policies.
• Handle crisis situations as needed and assist in coordinating emergency services.
• Facilitate group counseling, family therapy, and 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 state board as a professional counselor or social worker (PLPC, LMSW, or PLMFT).
• Must be able to obtain full licensure by completing supervision hours and passing a licensing exam.
• Willing to become licensed in additional states.
• Comfortable providing telehealth services to clients (training provided).

Additional Qualifications:

• Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record and auto insurance.
• Completion of mandatory trainings as required by regulatory standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.
• Involves primarily sedentary work with the need to sit most of the time, but may require brief periods of walking or standing.

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…