Licensed Trauma Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a Therapist to provide counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults affected by trauma. This position includes working within the community to offer comprehensive care and requires experience with mental health issues and trauma treatment.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and be licensed as LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or LMFT-MHSP. We offer full-time roles and a range of benefits, aiming to deliver meaningful care that changes lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with victims of trauma and mental health issues.
• Proven ability to maintain therapeutic boundaries.
• Knowledge of trauma treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services.
• Document clients' progress in Electronic Medical Records.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment skills

Communication

Knowledge of mental illness

Networking skills

Education

Master's degree

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

Work as a member of a collaborative team to provide screening, assessment and treatment (including, individual, group, & family) to children, adolescents and adults who have been victims of trauma. Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to individuals in a community-based setting. Must have experience working with victims of trauma and persons with mental health or co-occurring issues, knowledge of trauma treatment modalities. 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. Salary Range: $51,189 - $71,739 Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $53,250.00--$74,600.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees.

Below are just some of the great 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

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.