Job Description:

Job Title: Adult Therapist
Location: St. Louis, MO
Department: CB Outpatient
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

If you are a compassionate, driven clinician who wants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults navigating mental health and substance use challenges, this role is for you. As an Adult Therapist, you will join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals heal, grow, and reclaim their well-being. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong therapeutic relationships, utilize evidence-based practices, and contribute to life-changing outcomes—while being supported by a workplace culture that values balance, humanity, and professional growth.

In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat adults through individual, group, and family therapy services. You will complete comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide ongoing therapeutic interventions aligned with best practices and regulatory standards. This position offers the opportunity to work across outpatient and telehealth settings while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Living and working in St. Louis offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant cultural scene with museums, music, and sports, paired with affordable living and welcoming neighborhoods. From Forest Park to historic districts and thriving dining options, St. Louis is a community where professionals can build both a fulfilling career and a balanced life.

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

· Licensure Supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's
· Additional income opportunities - for LPC's, LCSW's, & LMFT’s (provide supervision)

· Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment
· Liability Coverage - Company paid

· 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:
· Provide individual, group, and family therapy services using evidence-based practices to support client recovery and growth
· Conduct intake screenings and comprehensive assessments to understand client needs and establish diagnoses
· Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans that evolve with client progress
· Facilitate specialty services including trauma-informed care and co-occurring disorder treatment
· Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams through clinical staffing and treatment meetings
· Support clients through transitions of care, including discharge planning and transition summaries
· Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation aligned with regulatory standards
· Respond to and manage crisis situations, coordinating emergency services when necessary
· Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, referral sources, and community partners
· Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and agency initiatives
· Provide clinical consultation and, when qualified, supervision to clinicians in training

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
· Current licensure in the state of practice as one of the following:
– Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
– Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
– Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
· Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as needed
· Comfortable providing telehealth services (training provided)
· Knowledge of diagnostic criteria for mental health and/or substance use disorders
· Experience with assessment, treatment planning, and caseload management

Additional Qualifications:
· Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written and verbal formats
· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage documentation requirements
· Ability to build rapport and therapeutic relationships in both in-person and telehealth settings
· Willingness to obtain required certifications and training after hire, including CPR, First Aid, and behavioral management training
· Ability to follow supervision, adhere to ethical standards, and align with agency policies

Physical Requirements:
· Sedentary work involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing
· Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently
· Repetitive use of hands, fingers, and arms for typing, writing, and documentation
· Ability to perform job duties in an office, clinical, or telehealth environment consistent with ADA guidelines

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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