Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMSW or LCSW) - DBT Team

Job Details: Job Location: 901 NE Independence Ave.

• Lee's Summit, MO 64086, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Master's Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Make a Difference as a Mental Health Therapist with Re. Discover Join Re. Discover’s Adult, Family & Therapy Program and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use find hope, support, and healing. Why Re. Discover? 700+ dedicated professionals Over five decades of community impact A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and growth About the CPRC Program CPRC is a case management focused program that provides individuals with support to live an independent life in the community. Through a variety of multidisciplinary services that clients can choose from including medication management, therapy, group therapy, health and wellness support, employment services and transportation support, clients can develop skills, access resources and learn ways to manage their emotional and physical health.

What You'll Do

Evaluate client’s mental health condition based on the review of client information, including bio-psycho-social assessments, psychological evaluation, and diagnostics. Act as a client advocate to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations; may coordinate with internal and external crisis services as necessary.

Counsel clients, individually (or in some cases, group sessions) specific to the program format, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes. Conduct high quality clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in a timely manner. Identify and provide clinical interventions and referrals for clients based on their needs.

Empower clients to develop and nurture the knowledge, skills, and support systems crucial to promoting optimal functioning in the community. Continually assess clients for level of progress or emergent needs and addresses those needs clinically. Collect information about the client through interviews, observations, and tests.

Prepares and maintains treatment records and reports. Work within an interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans for the client(s) being served.

Requirements

of the Position Availability to work a full-time schedule, (40-hours a week), Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Master’s degree in a social science field as defined by the Department of Mental Health that would qualify for licensure in the State of Missouri. At the minimum, candidates with advanced Missouri licensure such as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); candidates with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is preferred.

Previous experience with and/or willingness to work with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) required. Working knowledge of mental illness and substance use disorders. Excellent customer service skills with a recovery focus. Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Intermediate computer skills in typing/keyboarding, Microsoft Word and Excel programs as well as Microsoft Teams.

Grow With Us We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work. Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and help make wellness accessible for all. :