Inpatient Licensed Therapist

Centerstone; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a dedicated Therapist to provide individual, family, and group counseling within an inpatient behavioral health setting. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote patient stabilization and recovery during hospitalization.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree, have relevant certifications, and experience with mental health issues. This full-time role offers a supportive environment focused on delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; four years' professional experience preferred.
• Experience with mental health or co-occurring issues is essential.
• Must have LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT-MHSP license or be a Licensed Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Conduct clinical assessments and support treatment planning.
• Provide crisis intervention in the community.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Behavioral health assessments

Communication skills

Supportive counseling

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Certification/Licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description: Summary of Position

Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to patients in an inpatient behavioral health setting. Provide written documentation regarding patient progress and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support treatment goals and continuity of care. This role works closely with patients, clinical staff, and community resources to promote stabilization and recovery during hospitalization. As part of the inpatient treatment team, the Therapist conducts assessments, supports treatment and discharge planning, and provides intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health and behavioral health needs. *Sign-On Bonus Eligible*

Program and State-Specific Requirements

Specific to Inpatient: Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment recommendations. Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support for patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or behavioral health emergencies. Conduct clinical assessments and contribute to treatment and discharge planning throughout the patient’s hospitalization, assisting the discharge planner in evaluating barriers to discharge, identifying the safest post-discharge placement and level of care, and coordinating appropriate follow-up services and supports.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled on a daily basis and performs duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
• Provide crisis intervention services in the community.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating treatment plans with input from the client and family.
• Conduct clinical behavioral health assessments.
• Enters written documentation into Electronic Medical Record in a timely manner for all services rendered.
• Provide supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family and group) to develop daily living and coping skills.
• Assist clients with developing natural support systems.
• Refer, advocate, and link clients and families to additional services as needed.
• Complete all required agency trainings to maintain 100% compliance.
• Maintains departmental productivity expectations.
• Additional training and/or certification may be required based on specific program guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Ability to develop supportive relationships with persons with legal, mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries. Possess knowledge of mental illness and recovery including the ability to collaborate with community partners. Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly. Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns. Enthusiastic about influencing positive change in our clients’ lives. Understanding of populations affected by mental illness, proven skills in networking among diverse agencies, and strong planning and personnel management abilities.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Master’s degree required. Four years’ professional experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting and a bachelor’s degree may be accepted in lieu of a master’s degree.
• Years of Experience: Must have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues.
• Certification/Licensure: Must have LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT-MHSP license or be a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist.
• Must have a valid FL driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 10%
• Sitting – 90%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Salary

Salary Range: $51,189 - $71,739

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $53,250.00–$74,600.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect. At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture. Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve. Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

About Centerstone

Centerstone is a nonprofit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.