Unlicensed Therapist (Hohenwald)

Centerstone; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

FSAs/HSAs

401(k) match

Paid time off

Insurance coverage

Employee Resource Groups

Continuing education

EAP

Job summary

Centerstone seeks a licensed-ready therapist to treat mental health and substance use issues within a multidisciplinary team. No weekends or on-call work required, and the role emphasizes timely documentation and coordinated care.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and eligibility for licensure, with clinical practicum experience and strong DSM knowledge guiding diagnostic and treatment planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in clinical psychology, MH counseling, social work, or related field.
• License-eligible in the respective discipline preferred.
• If degree is outside listed fields, at least 24 graduate hours in psychology/social work/counseling.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic rapport with clients and meet with them as scheduled.
• Form provisional diagnostic assessments and identify need for risk assessment.
• Complete documentation within 24 hours per guidelines.
• Provide assessment services and individual therapy to those with substance use issues.
• Develop and revise treatment goals and plans based on ongoing assessment.
• Utilize empirically based modalities to address mental health or substance use.
• Maintain progress notes per agency guidelines.
• Respond to urgent care requests and cover vacant caseloads (telephonic and face-to-face).
• Keep supervisor informed of issues impacting the program.

Skills

Clinical assessment

DSM knowledge

Treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree in clinical psychology

License-eligible in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

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

Pay Range

$0.00--$0.00

BENEFITS

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‑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.