Job Description:

Job Title: Associate CounselorLocation: Kirksville, MODepartment: Preferred Family Healthcare: Substance Use DisorderEmployment Type: Full-timeShift: Varies

Job Summary:Are you a compassionate and dedicated Associate Counselor looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals struggling with mental health and substance use disorders? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to a team-oriented approach to therapy? Join our team at Preferred Family Healthcare as an Associate Counselor!

As an Associate Counselor, you will assist licensed/qualified counselors or therapists in screening/assessment processes, developing treatment plans, participating in clinical staffing/team meetings, and providing individual and group counseling sessions. You will maintain accurate documentation of services provided, adhere to ethical standards and agency policies, and handle crisis situations effectively.

Kirksville, MO offers a high quality of life, with vibrant community amenities and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth . Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

• Company-paid basic life insurance

• 29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees

• Emergency Medical Leave Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

• Health & Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

• Screening and Assessment: Participate in screening/assessment processes under supervision, contributing to comprehensive evaluations of clients' needs and challenges.

• Treatment Plan Development: Develop and update treatment plans in accordance with regulatory guidelines, ensuring individualized and evidence-based care.

• Documentation Excellence: Complete all correspondence and documentation in a timely manner, maintaining accurate and thorough records of client interactions and progress.

• Counseling Facilitation: Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions, providing therapeutic support and guidance to clients on their journey towards wellness.

• Relationship Building: Maintain positive relationships with clients, coworkers, and referral sources, fostering trust, collaboration, and effective communication.

• Crisis Management: Handle crisis situations and follow agency policies, providing immediate support and intervention to ensure the safety and well-being of clients.

• Continuing Education: Attend required training sessions and meetings, staying informed about best practices, regulations, and developments in the field of behavioral health.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• A trainee that meets the requirements for registration, supervision, and professional development as set forth by either:

• The Missouri Credentialing Board, Inc.

• The appropriate board of professional registration with the Department of Economic Development for licensure as a psychologist, professional counselor, or social worker

Additional Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of case management and rehabilitation principles.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development.

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.

Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli

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. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.

Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot

• 200 locations

• 4 states

• 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates

• 5k+ employees