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Springfield, Missouri

Provisionally Licensed Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title: Clinical Provider, Provisionally Licensed Psychologist Location: Springfield, MO Department: Outpatient Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Are you a passionate and dedicated Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (or soon-to-be PLP) looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking mental health services?

Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist in Springfield, MO!

As a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist, your primary role will be to provide individual therapy, as well as diagnostic evaluations ranging from clinical interviews and record reviews to full psychological evaluations, under licensed supervision.

You'll engage in regular consultation and care coordination with clinic team members and participate in team meetings.

Our ideal candidate has experience providing clinical treatment services in an outpatient setting, with expertise in working directly with clients, keeping clear and accurate records, and ensuring services meet professional standards.

Springfield, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with a low cost of living, abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals seeking mental health services and advancing your career! This position offers… *

$2,500 Sign on Bonus!!

  • - Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
  • Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
  • Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
  • Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
  • Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn more Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide individual or group therapy
  • Conduct diagnostic evaluations, including clinical interviews, record reviews, and full psychological evaluations
  • Engage in regular consultation and care coordination with clinic team members
  • Participate in team meetings
  • Ensure compliance with documentation, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
  • Doctoral-level (Missouri license eligible) Psychologist Required License/Certification (one of the following):
  • Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (PLP) Additional Qualifications:
  • Experience in providing clinical treatment services in an outpatient setting
  • Expertise in quality client care and documentation that meet professional standards
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Commitment to professional development and continuing education Keywords: Clinical Provider, Provisionally Licensed Psychologist, Mental Health, Counseling, Therapy, Springfield, Community Health, Outpatient, Psychological Evaluations, Healing, Post-doc, Postdoc, Post-doctoral, psychology resident 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. 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

Key Responsibilities

The primary role involves providing individual or group therapy and conducting diagnostic evaluations, including clinical interviews and full psychological evaluations, all under licensed supervision. Responsibilities also include engaging in regular consultation, care coordination with team members, and participating in team meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Doctoral-level Psychologist qualification eligible for Missouri licensure and hold a Provisionally Licensed Psychologist (PLP) license. Ideal candidates should have experience providing clinical treatment services in an outpatient setting and expertise in quality client care and professional documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Below most Psychology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,736 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$238k
Typical market rent
$1,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.6
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MO metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Brightli

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 Sign on Bonus
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation
Mileage Reimbursement
Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
Paid time off
Health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training
Career mobility