Staff will work as essential healthcare workers building supportive relationships with adult clients. They will empower clients to actively participate in their mental health treatment.
Job Description: Bachelor-Level & below
Entry-Mid level/Flexible experience requirements!
Burrell Behavioral Health has several direct care career opportunities for entry to mid-level professionals with a bachelor's degree in a related field! We are seeking candidates who are passionate about behavioral health and wellness, who are ready and willing to serve our community in and around Springfield, MO!
These unique roles will allow staff to gain valuable experience working as an essential healthcare worker building supportive relationships with our adult clients by empowering them to actively participate in mental health treatment. If you are passionate about human services, behavioral health and are looking to jump start your career supporting a cause you can be proud of, this might be the right opportunity for you!
Required Skills: Excellent written/verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and follow instructions
Premier attention to detail when preparing and writing reports
Proficient in using computers including the ability to learn new software programs
These roles are located in the Springfield, MO area and service clients across our southwest region!
A competitive compensation package including hourly pay, excellent benefits for full-time employees, and opportunities for career-growth and continued training!
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 have a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, or an unrelated degree with two years of relevant experience. A combination of education and experience totaling six years is also acceptable.
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.
