School Based Therapist
About The 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! Work as a member of a collaborative team to provide screening, assessment and treatment (including individual, group & family) to treat children with mental health or co-occurring issues. Services will be provided in the Manatee schools. Formulate and implement solution-focused treatment plans. Work cooperatively with community agencies to implement services and link clients to available programs and community services. Collaborate with CPS and child welfare programs.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
- Must have at least one year of experience working with children and adolescents.
- Registered Intern eligible.
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Competent clinical skills, clear communication skills and knowledge of community resources.
Responsibilities
- Develop therapeutic rapport with clients – Meet with clients as scheduled to aid in development of therapeutic relationships.
- Diagnostic Assessment – Formulate a provisional diagnostic assessment based on information presented, identify need for risk assessment.
- Concurrent Documentation – Completes documentation within 24 hours. Provide individual, family and group therapy to individuals for mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.
- Screenings – Complete screenings for depression, suicide, drug use, home assessment, etc.
- Treatment Planning – Developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals/objectives and plans per ongoing assessment of needs and input from the individual using individual strengths.
- Therapeutic Interventions – Use of empirically based modalities to engage and manage their mental health or substance abuse diagnosis.
- Referrals – Complete, document and follow up on referrals.
- Discharge/close referrals – Discharge clients who successfully complete therapy services and those who fail to follow through.
- Other Related Duties – Peer Reviews, consultation, attend staffings, work with community partners, state reporting, follow contract policies and processes, state reporting, etc.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
