Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield has immediate openings for Full-Time Licensed Mental Health Therapists. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers. Comprehensive care is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis. Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is daily committed to improving patients’ lives by using a patient centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our patients. Join our team today.

Our Licensed Therapist responsibilities include the following:

• Conducts individual and group counseling sessions with our patients.
• Completes psycho-social assessments for new admissions.
• Observes client for abnormal physical or mental behavior and monitors progress with components of treatment plan.
• Assists with family therapy sessions as needed.
• Assists with discharge planning as needed.
• Responds to any emergency involving clients in treatment.
• Participates as a team member by cooperating with staff and demonstrates compromise and expression of opinions as appropriate.
• Attends staff meetings as required and performs duties as a positive role model for clients and colleagues.
• Performs community relations by ensuring all written and verbal information is clear, concise, legible and accurate.
• Communicates and cooperates with families/guardians, relevant external personnel and staff members.
• Complies with deadlines for PSA’s and signed charts.
• Completes documentation within 24 hours of completion.
• Documents all external and internal contacts and relays client information according to company and governmental guidelines maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Qualifications for a Licensed Therapist include the following:

• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Education: Master's degree (MA/MS) in psychology, counseling, social work or related field required.
• Experience: Prefer at least one (1) year of related experience in a pediatric setting with psychiatric experience.
• Additional Requirements: Licensed or license eligible as LPC, LCSW or LMSW in State of practice. Successful completion of CPR and Handle with Care or Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment.
• Schedule: - Monday - Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

If you would like to learn more visit our website at https://perimeterhealthcare.com/careers.

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics
• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, MO 65803: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPC, LPC-A, LMSW or LCSW in State of Missouri (Required)

Work Location: In person

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