Behavioral Health Consultant / Clinical Provider (Crisis Center)

Job Description:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Consultant/Clinical Provider

Location: Independence, Missouri

Department: Behavioral Crisis Center

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated mental health professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health crises? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Behavioral Health Consultant/Clinical Provider at our Behavioral Crisis Center!

As a Behavioral Health Consultant/Clinical Provider, you'll work closely with primary care providers as part of the medical team, providing consultations, brief assessments, and interventions for patients referred for same-day warm hand-offs and follow-up care. Our ideal candidate is passionate about integrated care, has experience with brief interventions and diverse populations, and strong clinical and collaboration skills.

Independence, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with a vibrant community and plenty of recreational opportunities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those experiencing behavioral health crises and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus - $1000

• 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

• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with primary care providers as part of the medical team

• Provide consultations, brief assessments (15-30 min), and interventions for referred patients

• Deliver evidence-based interventions to promote positive health behaviors and address psychological needs

• Assess safety and screen for behavioral health disorders

• Provide clear feedback, describe action plans, and establish follow-up plans

• Facilitate integrated patient care by collaborating with medical teams

• Provide education on identifying and treating behavioral health concerns

• Support referrals to specialty mental health services as needed

• Promote positive relationships between medical partners and the organization

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a Human Services field

• Licensed in Missouri as LPC, LCSW, or Psychologist (PhD/PsyD/LP)

• Provisional licensure (PLPC, LMSW, PLP) may be considered

• Interest/experience in brief interventions, team-based care, psychiatric/substance abuse/behavioral medicine problems, and diverse populations

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.