Provisional Therapist
Brightli · Union
Job Description:
Job Title: Provisional Therapist
Location: Union, MO
Department: Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview:
Join our team as a Provisional Therapist and make a meaningful impact on lives. Working under the supervision of a licensed clinician, you’ll assess, diagnose, and treat individuals, couples, and families using evidence-based approaches. You’ll create personalized treatment plans, support clients in building coping skills, and help drive positive, lasting change. Candidates must hold a provisional license in counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individual, group, and family counseling under supervision to support client treatment goals.
Conduct intakes, screenings, and comprehensive assessments within required timeframes.
Determine and document diagnoses; develop and update individualized treatment plans.
Participate in clinical meetings and provide case feedback.
Meet departmental service goals (CSGs).
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure services are authorized and documented timely.
Maintain accurate, compliant documentation and resolve charting deficiencies.
Support client transitions, including discharge planning and final documentation.
Complete required trainings and maintain regulatory/accreditation compliance.
Represent the agency professionally and build positive relationships with stakeholders.
Respond to crises and coordinate emergency services as needed.
Provide supervision, training, and clinical guidance when qualified.
Facilitate therapy sessions and specialty services (e.g., trauma, co-occurring).
Offer clinical consultation and support to team members.
Support organizational goals and perform additional duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Must possess at least a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
Holds provisional licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state that they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker.
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Provisionally Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (PLMFT)
Must be able to obtain full licensure with the applicable board of professional registration for the state they are practicing as a professional counselor or social worker. This includes completing all required clinical supervision hours and passing a licensing exam.
Must be willing to become licensed in additional states, other than the state currently licensed in.
Must be willing and comfortable with providing telehealth services to the individuals we serve (training will be provided).
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.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.