Outpatient Therapist

Centerstone; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health <

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a licensed or license-eligible therapist to treat individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Join a multidisciplinary team with no weekends or on-call duties required, and provide high-quality assessment and therapy services.

The role involves diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation while coordinating care with supervisors and colleagues in a supportive, client-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavior health field or related discipline.
• License-eligible in chosen field preferred.
• Relevant coursework in clinical treatment, assessment, and treatment planning.
• Clinical internship/practicum in behavioral health setting required.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic rapport with clients.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and risk assessments.
• Provide individual (and possibly family) therapy.
• Develop, write, implement and evaluate treatment plans.
• Complete progress notes within agency guidelines.
• Respond to urgent care needs and coverage.
• Maintain timely documentation and collaboration with supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Microsoft Office

Organization and planning

Clinical judgment

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology

Master’s degree in MH Counseling

Master’s degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy

License-eligible in respective discipline

Graduate coursework 24 credits in psychology/social work/counseling

Tools

DSM-5 knowledge

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 POSITIONCenterstone is seeking therapist with experience treating individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. This is an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team. No weekend or on call work required. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop therapeutic rapport with clients – Meet with clients as scheduled to aid in development of therapeutic relationship.Diagnostic Assessment – Formulate a provisional diagnostic assessment based on information presented, identify need for risk assessment (to include substance use assessments).Concurrent Documentation – Completes documentation within 24 hours.Provide assessment services, individual (and possibly family) therapy to those identified with substance use issues.Treatment Planning – Developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals/objectives and plans per ongoing assessment of needs and input from the individual based on their identified strengths.Therapeutic Interventions – Use of empirically based modalities to engage and manage their mental health or substance abuse diagnosis.Progress notes completed within current agency guidelines.Responds to supervisory request for urgent care situations and coverage for vacant caseloads. This includes telephones and face to face intervention.Keeps administrative supervisor informed of all potential issues that could impact the program or the organization.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESEffectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.Proficient in Microsoft Office productsCoordination, ability to organize, and plan are critical for this roleResponds to needs of consumers in a timely and professional manner.Demonstrates good clinical judgment in decision making regarding consumers.QUALIFICATIONSEducation RequirementsA Master’s degree is required in one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH CounselingLicense-eligible in respective discipline preferred.ORApplicants with a Master’s degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria:Completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas:Clinical treatment and treatment planningAppraisal and assessment of mental disordersPsychopathologyUse of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health settingExperience RequirementsClinical experience is required. This may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program.Certification/LicensureN/AStarting Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSStanding – 10%Sitting – 90%Squatting – OccasionalKneeling – OccasionalBending – OccasionalDriving – OccasionalLifting – OccasionalDISCLAIMERThe 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 timePay Range:$0.00-$0.00Delivering 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 coverageFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts403b retirement plan with company matchPaid time off and ten paid holidaysAD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)Employee Resource GroupsContinuing education opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramCenterstone 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.