Clinical Program Development Jobs in Festus, MO (NOW HIRING)

Licensed Psychologists

St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute (SLBMI) is seeking licensed psychologists with expertise and a passion in the area of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). We are committed to growth and are always looking to hire exceptional talent to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. Note: Local candidates in MO preferred, but not required. We are open to eligible candidates located outside of the St. Louis region who may be interested in joining our team through providing telehealth services. Interested candidates for this option must be professionally licensed in Missouri, or eligible to treat patients through telehealth via PSYPACT credentialing. Additionally, candidates must be professionally licensed in the state they are residing in.

Our clinicians enjoy the aspects of being an independent provider that are appealing, while having the administrative and operational support to manage everything else that you need as a provider. Our dedicated and multidisciplinary team of 70+ colleagues are willing to share their clinical expertise for case consultation, continuing education, and program development. SLBMI prides itself on being a team-oriented environment that thrives on collaboration and providing compassionate behavioral healthcare! Shift: Monday-Friday, dayshift. Onsite & remote work available.

About the dialectical behavior therapy program: Clinicians applying to this program need to be trained and/or willing to be trained in adherence in the Linehan protocol, including participating in weekly DBT consultation group. We are interested in candidates who work great with adult and/or adolescent patients. Subspecialty or additional specialty interests are welcomed. Our clinicians can choose to tailor their caseloads to have as little - or as much - variety in case presentations as they would like and as appropriate to their skillsets. SLBMI offers outpatient care (traditional individual outpatient therapy, outpatient group therapy) and separate intensive outpatient programs for adults and for adolescents. You would have the opportunity to work at all levels of care. We also allow for tailoring of your caseload, according to your expertise and competencies.

About working at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute: As a full-time employee of SLBMI, we offer: a centralized intake office that screens and schedules a steady flow of clients for clinicians; an efficient and professionally run billing service; marketing support; assistance in managing managed care, including credentialing, and consultation on practice development; the ability to build a diverse caseload around your different areas of interest and specialization, which could include behavior health conditions that fall outside of your program focus; schedule flexibility to help achieve your lifestyle preferences, while still maintaining an active patient caseload and participating in your specialty program needs; compensation financial plan based upon percentage of net cash collections, allowing you to have more independence in your practice while earning competitive compensation. Such a model allows for the ability to earn more if you desire to have a larger caseload; a multidisciplinary team 70+ excellent colleagues willing to share their clinical expertise for case consultation, continuing education, and program development; opportunities for clinical presentations/speaking opportunities, consultations, research; opportunities to attend weekly training seminars as well as longer, more formal training seminars that occur several times per year (SLBMI is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists).

SLBMI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: competitive compensation, professional liability insurance, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, paid time off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plans.

Qualifications: Interested applicants must have completed a master's or doctoral degree in a clinical mental health field (e.g. MSW, professional counselor, Ph.D) AND be fully licensed by the state of Missouri to practice independently. Psychologists who do not reside in Missouri must have a current psychology license in a PSYPACT state that they reside in, hold a current PSYPACT credential and be willing to maintain that credential. Additionally, candidates must be professionally licensed in the state they are residing in. All applicants must be credentialed-eligible for managed care panels in Missouri. There is a required 90-day wait period for insurance credentialing to be completed prior to starting.

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