Job Description:
Job Title: Licensed Clinical Supervisor
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Department / Program: Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Employment Type: Full-Time
Program Opportunities:
- Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Recovery
- Child and Youth Outpatient Therapy
- Adult Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Recovery
- Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Treatment. ***Placement within a specific program is based on organizational needs, candidate qualifications and experience, and position availability at the time of hire.
Job Summary:
Are you a licensed behavioral health professional who is passionate about developing clinicians, strengthening programs, and helping individuals and families achieve healthier futures? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Licensed Clinical Supervisor and play a vital leadership role in advancing clinical excellence across behavioral health and substance use disorder services. This opportunity allows you to mentor professionals, influence treatment outcomes, guide program development, collaborate with community partners, and make a meaningful difference in the St. Louis community.
As a Licensed Clinical Supervisor, you will provide clinical leadership and operational oversight within one of several available programs serving adolescents, youth, adults, and individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. You will supervise and develop team members, facilitate treatment planning, monitor quality and compliance, support crisis response, coordinate care, and provide direct clinical services based on program needs. This position is ideal for an experienced clinician who values evidence-based care, professional development, thoughtful leadership, and recovery-focused services.
This position offers…
- 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
- Licensure Supervision - complimentary for LMSW's, PLPC's, PLMFT's
- Additional income opportunities - for LPC's, LCSW's, & LMFT’s (provide supervision)
- Continuing Education - 3 days leave following your first year of employment
- Liability Coverage - Company paid
- 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 bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead clinical services within an assigned behavioral health or substance use disorder program while promoting high-quality, person-centered, and recovery-oriented care
- Mentor clinicians and program staff through clinical supervision, coaching, consultation, performance feedback, and professional development
- Guide treatment planning, case consultation, diagnostic review, and clinical decision-making to support individualized care and positive outcomes
- Provide direct clinical services, including assessments, intakes, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy, based on program needs
- Facilitate clinical staffing meetings, treatment reviews, diagnostic discussions, and interdisciplinary case consultations
- Collaborate with clients, families, healthcare providers, schools, referral sources, community organizations, and other partners to coordinate comprehensive care
- Monitor service delivery, clinical appropriateness, caseloads, treatment progress, staffing coverage, and program performance
- Review treatment plans, progress notes, clinical records, and other documentation for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance
- Conduct chart reviews, quality assurance activities, and performance monitoring while addressing opportunities for improvement
- Respond to crises and complex clinical situations by providing timely direction, risk assessment support, intervention guidance, and incident follow-up
- Coordinate program schedules, staffing resources, workflows, and coverage to promote consistent and uninterrupted service delivery
- Evaluate program outcomes and implement quality improvement strategies that strengthen client care, team effectiveness, and operational performance
- Support responsible program operations, service utilization, resource management, and organizational initiatives in partnership with leadership
- Promote a positive culture centered on accountability, collaboration, professional growth, clinical excellence, and respect
- Represent the organization professionally while developing productive relationships with referral sources, stakeholders, and community partners
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- Possess a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Psychiatric Nursing, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related behavioral health field
- Hold active Missouri licensure, or meet applicable eligibility requirements, as a PLPC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW, PLMFT, LMFT, Provisional Psychologist, or Licensed Psychologist
- Meet the applicable criteria for a Qualified Mental Health Professional under Missouri requirements
- Bring at least three years of professional experience in behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment, including at least one year of supervisory or clinical leadership experience
- Demonstrate experience with clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, crisis intervention, evidence-based practices, and multidisciplinary care
- Apply strong knowledge of clinical documentation, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
- Provide experience serving adolescents, youth, adults, families, or individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders based on assigned program needs
- Offer Qualified Addiction Professional certification through the Missouri Credentialing Board or an applicable professional board preferred for certain recovery-focused programs
Additional Qualifications:
- Maintain a current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
- Demonstrate effective clinical supervision, coaching, team development, and performance feedback skills
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, families, team members, leadership, and community partners
- Build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams, referral networks, and community systems
- Exercise sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in complex situations
- Manage multiple clinical and operational priorities while maintaining organization, accuracy, and follow-through
- Promote evidence-based, trauma-informed, family-centered, person-centered, and recovery-oriented practices
- Maintain all professional licenses, certifications, and credentials required for the assigned role and program
Lead with Purpose and Make a Lasting Impact
Strong clinical leadership can change the trajectory of an individual’s recovery, strengthen families, and help clinicians reach their full potential. If you are ready to guide a dedicated team, advance exceptional behavioral healthcare, and make a meaningful difference across the St. Louis community, we encourage you to apply today.



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.
