Clinical Evaluator

Job Description:

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Job Title: Clinical Intake Specialist
Location: Independence, Missouri (Kansas City area)

Department: Connection Services

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking mental health services? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team at Burrell / Comprehensive as a Clinical Intake Specialist in our Connection Services program!

As a Clinical Intake Specialist, you'll complete initial screenings and evaluations for individuals across the lifespan seeking mental health services. You'll establish initial treatment plans, provide provisional mental health diagnoses, make referral recommendations for relevant services, and engage in safety planning and brief therapy/bridge sessions as clinically appropriate. Our ideal candidate is passionate about mental health, has experience in behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders, and strong clinical and communication skills.

Independence, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with a vibrant community and plenty of recreational opportunities. Join us in providing high-quality mental health services and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 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
• 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
• Sign on bonus available to external candidates

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete initial screenings and evaluations for individuals seeking mental health services
• Establish initial treatment plans and provide provisional mental health diagnoses
• Provide referral recommendations for relevant services within the organization
• Engage in safety planning and provide brief therapy/bridge sessions as clinically appropriate
• Utilize experience and knowledge in behavioral health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders
• Assist in welcoming individuals and facilitating engagement with services
• Provide client-centered care and accurate documentation

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
• Two years of relevant experience preferred
• Missouri state license or license eligible as one of the following: PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, PLMFT, LMFT, PLP, or LP
• ASAM training/experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Pending approval from the Licensure Committee, the ability to provide clinical supervision to individuals in training may be included.

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

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 Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.