Master's Level Therapist

Centerstone; LaBelle (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Holidays paid

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a licensed professional to provide community-based counseling and crisis intervention. You will work with individuals and families to develop and implement treatment plans, document progress, and coordinate with partners to ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities include conducting behavioral health assessments, maintaining EMR documentation, and linking clients to additional supports while meeting program guidelines and schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues preferred.
• Valid FL driver's license required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Group counseling

Collaborative care

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

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

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 Centerstone's Community Action Treatment team, the Therapist will meet with at-risk families in crisis in their own environment such as in the client’s home, hospital, the office, schools/work, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

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 & 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. 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.

Years of Experience Must have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues. One year of relevant experience is preferred.

Certification/Licensure Must have a valid FL driver’s license.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Work 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.

DISCLAIMER

The 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 AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $36,379 - $50,981 Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $41,700.00--$58,450.00

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

EEO 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. 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.