Inpatient Master's Level Therapist

Centerstone; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education opportunities

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Job summary

Centerstone in Florida seeks an experienced clinician to provide individual, family, and group counseling in an inpatient behavioral health setting. You will document patient progress, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and support stabilization and recovery during hospitalization.

The role requires clinical assessments, discharge planning input, and crisis intervention for patients with acute mental health needs. A Master's degree and FL driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling/related field required.
• Experience in mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services in the community.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update treatment plans with input from client and family.
• Conduct clinical behavioral health assessments.
• Enter written documentation into EMR in a timely manner.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling to develop coping skills.
• Assist clients in developing natural support systems.
• Refer and link clients to additional services as needed.
• Complete required trainings to maintain compliance.
• Maintain departmental productivity expectations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and communicate patient progress.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation for acute psychiatric symptoms.
• Contribute to discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up.

Skills

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

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 POSITIONProvide 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESProvide 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.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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESEffectively 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.Understanding of populations affected by mental illness, proven skills in networking among diverse agencies, and strong planning and personnel management abilities.QUALIFICATIONSEducation LevelMaster's Degree required.Years of ExperienceMust have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues. One year of relevant experience is preferred.Certification/LicensureMust have a valid FL driver’s license.Physical and Work Environment RequirementsWork is performed in an office, clinical, residential, and/or community-based environment depending on role and assignment. The position may involve routine use of office, clinical, or electronic systems and equipment. Duties may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and working at a computer. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended shifts based on program needs. This position is classified as sedentary work. Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Program and State-Specific Requirements: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.DisclaimerThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.Salary Range: $36,379 - $50,981Time Type:Full timePay Range:$41,700.00-$58,450.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:Medical, dental, and vision health coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCenterstone 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.