The Evaluator will conduct thorough screenings and assessments for individuals seeking Burrell services, analyzing their functioning levels and formulating customized treatment plans. They will also collaborate with support teams, ensure meticulous documentation, and manage emergencies as needed.
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Job Title: Evaluator
Connection Center - Columbia, Missouri
Department: Connection Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Are you a caring and skilled mental health professional with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those seeking help? Join our team at Burrell as an Evaluator and utilize your expertise to perform comprehensive initial assessments for individuals across the lifespan. Your insights and guidance will enable us to develop tailored treatment plans and ensure proper placement within our extensive range of services. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, and possess a valid Missouri state license as either an LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LP, PLP, PLMFT, or LMFT.
As an Evaluator, you will excel in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail throughout the assessment process. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential for conveying findings and recommendations clearly and empathetically. Demonstrating solid organizational capabilities, adaptability, and resourcefulness, you're ready to embark on this rewarding opportunity.
• Missouri state license as an LPC, PLPC, LCSW, LMSW, LP, PLP, PLMFT, or LMFT.
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
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
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.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field, along with a valid Missouri state license. A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.