Licensed Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a clinical lead to oversee Outpatient and CORe programs, delivering individual and group counseling to adults and children with mental health and substance use disorders. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, community-based care across settings.

The role requires a master's degree and at least four years in MH/SUD, with licensure in FL and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Four years of professional experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting; a bachelor's degree may be accepted in lieu of a master's.
• Licensed: LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT-MHSP, or Licensed Psychologist (Pharmacist not applicable).
• Valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy in individual and group settings.
• Document client progress in EMR in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners for coordinated care.
• Engage local stakeholders to support community-based treatment.
• Develop, implement, evaluate and update treatment plans with client/family input.
• Meet clients in homes, hospitals, offices, schools, or workplaces to provide care.
• Provide crisis intervention services in the community.
• Maintain productivity and complete required trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapy relationships

Mental health knowledge

Community resources

MH/SUD experience

Client engagement

Networking

Planning & supervision

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION

This position serves as the clinical lead for Centerstone’s Outpatient and CORe (Coordinated Opioid Recovery) programs. The role involves providing individual and group counseling to adults and children experiencing mental health and substance use disorders, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering therapeutic services in both individual and group settings.
• Documenting client progress accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborating with internal team members and external community partners to ensure coordinated care.
• Engaging with local stakeholders to support comprehensive, community-based treatment.
• As a member of the community-based team, the Therapist will meet clients in various settings, including their homes, hospitals, offices, schools, or workplaces, to provide accessible and effective care.

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

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

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.