Therapist - Youth Substance Use (LCSW or LPC required))

Brightli

9 days ago

Kansas City, MissouriFull TimeAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Brightli as a Licensed Therapist – Youth Substance Use in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Complete intake/screening/assessment process within appropriate time frames as designated by state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.

Develop treatment plans for clients in accordance with state regulatory/accrediting body guidelines that demonstrate individualization and evolution based on information gathered from assessment.

Facilitate group counseling, group education, family conferences, and individual sessions focused on resolving problems related to substance use that interfere with the person’s functioning.

Document all services provided in accordance with state regulatory/accrediting body/agency standards.

Requirements

Master’s or bachelor’s degree (non-licensed) in a human services field and credentialed to provide services within scope of practice required.

Hold the credentials of a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Individuals must be willing to become credentialed in additional states and provide telehealth services.

Additional Qualifications: Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.

Benefits & Compensation

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

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Brightli as a Licensed Therapist – Youth Substance Use.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingTreatment PlanningGroup CounselingIndividual CounselingCrisis ManagementAssessmentsDocumentationCommunication SkillsClient RelationsEthical Practice

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist - Youth Substance Use (LCSW or LPC required)) at Brightli a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Brightli is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Treatment Planning, Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Crisis Management, Assessments, Documentation, Communication Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Key responsibilities include completing intake, screening, and assessment processes, and developing individualized treatment plans for clients based on gathered information. The therapist will also facilitate group, family, and individual counseling sessions focused on resolving substance use proble...

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Mileage Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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