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Advanced Behavioral Health Clinician

FCC Behavioral Health·Kennett, Missouri

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The clinician coordinates access to youth behavioral health services by conducting trauma-informed intake assessments and facilitating appropriate service placement. They are responsible for developing person-centered recovery plans and providing individual therapy and clinical guidance to staff.

Job Purpose

The Advanced Behavioral Health Clinician – Youth STAR coordinates access to youth behavioral health services by conducting timely, trauma-informed intake assessments and facilitating appropriate service placement. This role collaborates with youth, families, referral sources, and clinical teams to ensure effective service linkage, continuity of care, and compliance with program and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
  • Must meet Missouri licensure requirements or be eligible to begin clinical supervision.
  • Core Job Duties
  • Conduct intake assessments for children and adolescents referred to Youth STAR services.
  • Complete interpretive summaries based on assessment findings and diagnostic interviews.
  • Use approved assessment tools to identify needs, strengths, risks, and safety concerns.
  • Conduct individual therapy sessions with the client(s).
  • Develop person-centered recovery care plans with SMART goals and interventions.
  • Complete required documentation and reports in a timely manner.
  • Gather collateral information from caregivers, schools, courts, DFS/CPS, and other providers.
  • Coordinate crisis response or higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
  • Determine appropriate Youth STAR services based on clinical needs and eligibility.
  • Provide brief interventions, psychoeducation, and caregiver support as appropriate.
  • Review documentation for quality, accuracy, and medical necessity.
  • Support clinical decision-making related to risk and level of care.
  • Provide clinical guidance to staff to support evidence-based, person-centered care.
  • Consult on complex cases during clinical staffing meetings as needed.
  • Facilitate referrals to external providers or higher levels of care when necessary.
  • Monitor intakes, referrals, waitlists, and follow-up needs.
  • Identify and communicate barriers impacting access to services.
  • Communicate professionally with referral sources and community partners.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care.
  • Maintain working knowledge of DSM diagnostic criteria and behavioral health disorders.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.
  • Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
  • Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
  • Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
  • Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
  • Other job duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

A Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is required. Candidates must meet Missouri licensure requirements or be eligible to begin clinical supervision.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Case Management
  • Care Planning
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Crisis Response
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Individual Therapy
  • Intake Assessments
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Psychoeducation
  • Medical Necessity Review
  • Diagnostic Interviewing
  • DSM Diagnostic Criteria

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Kennett, Missouri
Posted
May 19, 2026
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Hiring organization

FCC Behavioral Health

FCC Behavioral Health is a private, non-profit, certified community behavioral health organization. Our team works closely with individuals to provide a wide range of services promoting recovery and wellness. We work with individuals of all races, creed, gender, disability, and...

IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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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.

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