School-Based Therapist (Athens)
Centerstone•Athens, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Provide therapy to elementary-age clients in a school setting in McMinn County Schools while maintaining sound clinical judgment. The therapist assesses clients, formulates diagnoses, creates and updates treatment plans, provides therapy based on clinical needs, and maintains timely documentation. The role also involves responding to supervisory communications and client needs, including urgent care situations, and keeping the administrative supervisor informed of issues that could affect the program or organization.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, 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.
- Clinical experience, which may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program.
- Ability to formulate diagnoses, assess clinical needs, provide therapy, and create treatment plans.
- Ability to successfully use computer/electronic equipment and software.
- Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the organization’s vehicle insurance policy.
Nice To Haves
- License-eligible in the respective discipline is preferred.
- For applicants with a master’s degree in a related field 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 clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting.
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 assessment 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 client 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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Job Type
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