School-Based Therapist (Athens)
About The Position
Centerstone is seeking a School-Based Therapist to provide therapy to elementary-age clients in a school setting in McMinn County Schools. The therapist is expected to exercise sound clinical judgment and deliver services based on each client’s assessment, clinical needs, and diagnosis. The role includes completing intake assessments and formulating diagnoses, maintaining timely clinical documentation, and creating and updating treatment plans in accordance with policy. The therapist responds to supervisory communications, including urgent-care situations and other clinical needs, in virtual or face-to-face settings as applicable. The position also requires keeping the administrative supervisor informed of potential issues affecting the program or organization and responding to clients’ needs in a timely, professional manner. The starting salary range is $42,300–$46,700.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in Mental Health Counseling; alternatively, a master’s degree in a related field with at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.
- For applicants with a related master’s degree outside the listed disciplines, relevant coursework and work experience in clinical treatment and treatment planning, appraisal and assessment of mental disorders, psychopathology, and use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a behavioral-health clinical internship or practicum.
- Clinical experience, which may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program.
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the organization’s vehicle insurance policy.
- Ability to successfully use computer/electronic equipment and software.
Nice To Haves
- License-eligible in the respective discipline.
Responsibilities
- Formulate a diagnosis after completing an intake assessment.
- Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner.
- Create and update treatment plans according to policy.
- Provide therapy services based on assessments of clinical needs and diagnosis.
- Respond to supervisory communications, including urgent-care situations and other clinical needs, in virtual or face-to-face settings as applicable.
- Keep the administrative supervisor informed of potential issues that could affect the program or organization.
- Respond to clients’ needs in a timely and professional manner.
- Demonstrate good clinical judgment in client care.
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
- Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
