What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solution Focused Brief Therapist position at BBH Burrell Behavioral Health?
Job Description:
Job Title: Solution Focused Brief Therapist
Location: Springfield, MO
Department: Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Flexible scheduling options: 4 ten-hour days or 5 eight-hour days.
Job Summary:
Are you a passionate and dedicated therapist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking mental healthcare? Do you want to work in a collaborative team of talented clinicians focused on client experience and warm connection to care? Are you interested in delivering immediate access to therapy using Solution-Focused interventions and Motivational Interviewing? Join our team at Burrell Behavioral Health as a Solution Focused Brief Therapist!
The ideal candidate is passionate about clients having immediate access to care and successful outcomes. While SFBT training and experience is a bonus, it is not a requirement. We will provide training, consultation, and supervision for anyone interested in more experience or brand new to SFBT.
As a Solution Focused Brief Therapist, you'll provide individual and group therapy sessions for appropriate client candidates. Our ideal candidate is experienced in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, has excellent communication and collaboration skills, and is passionate about increasing immediate access to superior mental healthcare.
Springfield, MO offers a high quality of life, with flexible scheduling options and motivational interviewing training provided upon hire. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals seeking mental healthcare and advancing your career!
Position Perks & Benefits:
- Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
- 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:
- Provide individual Solution-Focused Brief therapy (SFBT) for appropriate client candidates (Training on the Solution Focused Brief Therapy modality of care will be provided)
- Conduct Solution-Focused Brief group therapy sessions for appropriate client candidates
- Employ Motivational Interviewing skills to assess stage of change and utilize appropriate interventions
- Work with medical partnerships to provide assessment and therapy for referral and/or care pathway needs
- Complete initial assessments for new clients as needed
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field
- At least 2 years of relative experience
Required License/Certification (one of the following):
- Missouri License as a Licensed Psychologist (LP), Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (PLP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (PLMFT), or Provisionally Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (PLMFT)
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.
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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Burrell is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
