Therapist, Mental Health

Overview

Job Title: Therapist

Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Clinical Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Are you a compassionate and skilled Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families? At Preferred Family Healthcare, we’re committed to providing high-quality behavioral health services in a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a Therapist, you will assess, diagnose, and treat clients using evidence-based practices tailored to their unique needs. You’ll provide individual, group, and family therapy, develop treatment plans, and support clients in achieving their goals. This role requires licensure in counseling, social work, or marriage/family therapy, and a passion for helping others thrive.

Kirksville offers a welcoming community and a high quality of life—perfect for professionals seeking both purpose and balance. Join us in making a difference!

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling in various settings.
• Conduct intake assessments and determine diagnoses.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans.
• Participate in clinical staffing and treatment meetings.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure service authorization.
• Document services in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Assist clients through transitions and complete final documentation.
• Respond to crisis situations and coordinate emergency services.
• Provide supervision and consultation when qualified.
• Facilitate specialty services such as trauma and co-occurring therapy.
• Represent the agency professionally in the community.
• Complete all mandatory training and uphold ethical standards.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
• Licensure in Missouri: LPC, LCSW, or LMFT.
• Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states.
• Comfortable providing telehealth services (training provided).

• Expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health and substance use disorders.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation methods and legal procedures.
• Ability to manage caseloads and coordinate services effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport via telehealth and in-person interactions.
• Commitment to ethical practice and professional development.

• 29 Days of PTO
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment
• 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
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement (if applicable)

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 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.

Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.