Licensed Therapist

Centerstone; Fort Myers, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health

403b retirement plan with company

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Centerstone in Fort Myers, FL seeks a Licensed Clinician to provide individual, family, and group counseling in community settings. You will write progress notes, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with team members and local partners to deliver comprehensive care in clients' environments.

The role emphasizes crisis intervention, assessment, and linkage to additional services, with emphasis on culturally sensitive support and maintaining compliance with agency standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field and licensure in mental health.
• Experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues required.
• Knowledge of community resources and collaboration with partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling in the community.
• Develop, implement, and update treatment plans with client input.
• Conduct clinical behavioral health assessments.
• Enter documentation into EMR promptly for all services.
• Refer and link clients to additional services as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

In-person meetings

Virtual communication

Relationship building

Mental health knowledge

Co-occurring awareness

Community networking

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor’s degree may be accepted

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY OF POSITION 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.

Pay Range

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 Statement

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.