Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education opportunities

Employer resources groups

Job summary

Centerstone is a national nonprofit behavioral health system. We are seeking a qualified clinician to provide assessment, therapy, and case management within a structured program.

You will build rapport with clients, conduct diagnostic assessments, and document promptly while delivering individualized treatment plans and evidence-based interventions. Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in a related field with license-eligibility; clinical experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy; license-eligible preferred.
• Or Master's with 24 graduate-level hours in psychology, social work, counseling or related behavioral health coursework.
• Clinical experience required; internship/practicum in behavioral health settings acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic rapport with clients and meet scheduled sessions.
• Diagnose provisional conditions and assess risk, including substance use.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours of sessions.
• Provide individual (and possibly family) therapy for substance use issues.
• Develop, write, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans.
• Apply empirically based modalities to address mental health or substance use disorders.
• Complete progress notes per agency guidelines; respond to urgent care needs.
• Alert supervisor to issues affecting program or organization.

Skills

Therapeutic rapport

Diagnostic assessment

Documentation

Individual therapy

Treatment planning

Evidence-based modalities

Clinical judgment

Urgent care coverage

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work/MFT

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: SUMMARY OF POSITION

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!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop 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 & ABILITIES

Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Proficient in Microsoft Office products Coordination, ability to organize, and plan are critical for this role Responds to needs of consumers in a timely and professional manner. Demonstrates good clinical judgment in decision making regarding consumers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements

A 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 Counseling License-eligible in respective discipline preferred. OR Applicants 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 planning Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders Psychopathology Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting

Experience Requirements

Clinical experience is required. This may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

Starting Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

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: $0.00--$0.00

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.