Outpatient Counselor

Centerstone; Carbondale (IL); Hybrid; USD 3,300 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

FSA/HSA

401(k) with match

PTO and 10 paid holidays

AD&D, Life, LTD

Job summary

Centerstone in Carbondale, IL is seeking an Outpatient Counselor to provide therapeutic interventions and support for clients with behavioral health needs.

The role encompasses assessing client needs, developing growth plans, and coordinating with care teams in a hybrid setting including remote work and on-site in Carbondale, Illinois.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, or related field.
• 2 years of post-licensure experience preferred.
• Licensure as LISW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates therapy sessions for individuals or groups.
• Assists in development and modification of treatment plans.
• Performs intake assessments and documents outcomes.
• Coordinates with referral sources and tracks client progress.
• Supports discharge planning and follow-up services.
• Provides supervision to practicum and internship students as needed.
• Monitors testing as assigned (urinalysis, etc.).

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Client assessment

Group therapy facilitation

Care coordination

Problem-solving

Consultation & networking

Education

Master's degree

Licensed professional (LISW/LCSW/LMHC/LPC/LPCC)

Job description

## Outpatient CounselorApply: Hybrid - Remote and Other work locations: Carbondale, Illinois: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-033140Centerstone 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 POSITIONProvides therapeutic interventions to promote personal growth and resiliency in the form of emotional, cognitive, behavioral and/or psychological changes in clients with a primary behavioral health diagnosis. Performs continuing assessment of the client’s needs and functioning, maintenance of appropriate documentation and development, and implementation of personal growth plans consistent with the client’s therapeutic needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES* Facilitates therapy sessions for a client or group of clients.* Assists the care team in the development of treatment plans and modifies plans over time in response to client progress.* Conducts intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned. Conduct assessment and write assessment summaries, as assigned.* Assists client with making linkages with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on client progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.* Assists client in making discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned.* Provides ongoing clinical supervision of practicum and internship students, and staff, as qualified and assigned.* Monitors urinalysis, breathalyzer, and other testing as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES* Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.* Knowledge of community geographical awareness and of community and agency resources.* Skill in customer service techniques.* Skill in problem-solving.* Skill in consultation and networking.QUALIFICATIONS Education LevelMaster's degree required.Years of Experience 2 years of post-licensure experience preferred.Certification/LicensureLISW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC required#722-725**Time Type:**Full time**Pay Range:**$53,250.00--$74,600.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. 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