Licensed Therapist

Centerstone; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and ten holidays

EAP

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system seeking a licensed professional to provide individual, family, and group counseling in community settings across Florida. The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, families, and community partners to deliver comprehensive care in homes, schools, and clinics.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and an LCSW/LPC/LMFT or psychologist license, with at least four years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field required.
• Four years of professional experience in mental health or substance use; bachelor’s may be accepted in lieu.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Licensure: LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT-MHSP, psychologist licenses.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling in community settings.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update treatment plans with client input.
• Conduct clinical behavioral health assessments.
• Enter documentation into EMR promptly for all services rendered.
• Coordinate with community partners and refer to additional services as needed.
• Meet clients in homes, hospitals, offices, schools, or workplaces.
• Maintain departmental productivity and complete required trainings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling skills

Client collaboration

Communication skills

Community networking

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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!

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Sign-On Bonus Eligible: $5,000.

Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to individuals in a community-based setting.

Provide written documentation about clients’ progress as well as communicate collaboratively with team and community partners.

This role will work with community partners and local stakeholders to provide comprehensive care in the community.

As a part of the community based team, the Therapist will meet with individuals in their own environment such as in the client’s home, hospital, the office, schools/work, etc.

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.

TIME TYPE

Full time

PAY RANGE

$53,250.00--$74,600.00

BENEFITS

Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• 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

DEPARTMENTAL ASPECTS

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.

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.