Job Description:

Job Title: ITCD Clinical Partner

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:
If you are a mission-driven clinical leader who is passionate about high-quality substance use disorder and behavioral health services, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. As an ITCD Clinical Partner, you will play a vital role in shaping clinical excellence, supporting and developing staff, and ensuring individuals receive coordinated, compassionate, and effective care. You’ll join a collaborative, values-based team that prioritizes integrity, teamwork, and outcomes—while empowering you to lead, influence, and continuously improve services that truly change lives.

In this role, you are responsible for the daily clinical and operational oversight of assigned programs. You will plan, organize, and direct client care; provide clinical leadership and supervision to team members; and ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with internal leadership, community partners, and referral sources to deliver integrated, client-centered services that support recovery and long-term wellness.

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 - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Lead daily clinical operations to ensure high-quality, ethical, and effective substance use disorder and behavioral health services
· Provide clinical oversight and guidance to multidisciplinary team members, promoting best practices and client-centered care
· Facilitate weekly clinical case staffings, diagnostic disposition meetings, and team meetings
· Conduct intakes and provide individual, family, and group therapy as required by program needs
· Review clinical documentation, progress notes, and client records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
· Monitor service delivery to ensure appropriate frequency, intensity, and clinical justification of services
· Develop and manage program schedules that meet client needs while respecting client rights and responsibilities
· Coordinate care and collaborate with community partners, referral sources, and external agencies
· Ensure timely completion of reports to referral sources and leadership as needed
· Oversee transition and discharge planning for all clients
· Monitor program budgets, review units of service, and collaborate with leadership on fiscal projections
· Schedule staff to ensure uninterrupted program coverage and respond to after-hours crisis situations as needed
· Participate in quality management activities, including audits, performance improvement initiatives, and quarterly reporting
· Promote a team-based approach to communication, addressing concerns and implementing improvement plans
· Ensure safe, clean, and well-maintained environments including facilities, vehicles, and program resources
· Carry out additional duties as assigned by Program Director, Vice President, or Executive Leadership

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field with at least three (3) years of professional experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health treatment and one (1) year of supervisory experience OR
· Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field with at least four (4) years of professional experience in substance use disorder or behavioral health treatment and two (2) years of supervisory experience
· Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP) certification through the Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc. or applicable state board with four (4) years of professional experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience OR
· Counselor, psychologist, or physician licensed in Missouri with at least one (1) year of professional experience and one (1) year of supervisory experience in substance use disorder treatment
· Must meet criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional under Missouri regulations, including appropriate licensure, education, and supervised experience

Additional Qualifications:
· Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
· Ability to effectively supervise, train, and coach clinical staff
· Strong knowledge of clinical best practices, regulations, and accreditation standards
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to collaborate with leadership, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams
· Must attain and maintain all required certifications, licenses, and ongoing training as required by regulation and policy

Physical Requirements
· Perform sedentary work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
· Sit for extended periods with occasional walking or standing
· Use repetitive hand, finger, and arm movements for typing and documentation
· Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

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.

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