Therapist, outpatient

Centerstone of Florida; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Paid time off and holidays

AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and LT

Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Centerstone is seeking a licensed clinician with experience treating mental health and substance use disorders. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team to provide individual (and possibly family) therapy, conduct diagnostic assessments, and develop tailored treatment plans.

No weekend or on-call work is required. The position emphasizes accurate documentation, timely progress notes, and responsive communication with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in clinical psychology, MH counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy.
• License-eligible in the respective discipline preferred; or 24 graduate hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or related behavioral health coursework.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic rapport with clients and meet with clients as scheduled.
• Perform diagnostic assessments and risk assessments as needed.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours.
• Provide individual (and possibly family) therapy for substance use issues.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment goals and plans.
• Use evidence-based modalities for mental health or substance use disorders.
• Maintain timely progress notes and respond to supervisory requests for urgent care.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Coordination

Timely response

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's in Clinical Psychology / MH Counseling / Social Work / MFT

License-eligible in respective discipline

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

Centerstone 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 & 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

Delivering 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

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-model