School-Based Therapist (Cleveland)
About The Position
Centerstone is hiring a School-Based Therapist to provide counseling to students in a school setting in Cleveland/Bradley County, Tennessee. The therapist serves students experiencing behavioral or mental health difficulties and may also provide family and group counseling. The role includes attending meetings, maintaining clinical records, and consulting with school staff as needed. This is a 10-month, full-time position. The therapist conducts intake assessments, formulates diagnoses, creates and updates treatment plans, and provides therapy based on clients’ assessed clinical needs and diagnoses. They complete clinical documentation promptly, respond professionally and in a timely manner to clients and supervisory communications—including urgent care situations—and keep the administrative supervisor informed of issues that could affect the program or organization. The position requires sound clinical judgment and the ability to use computer equipment and software. A master’s degree in a specified behavioral health discipline or a related field meeting the stated coursework and experience criteria is required. Clinical experience, including experience gained through a master’s-level practicum or internship, is required. A valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the organization’s vehicle insurance policy are also required. License eligibility in the relevant discipline is preferred.
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, plus relevant coursework and work experience in clinical treatment and treatment planning, appraisal and assessment of mental disorders, psychopathology, and use of the DSM for diagnosis in 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 use computer/electronic equipment and software.
Nice To Haves
- License-eligible in the respective discipline.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely counseling to students experiencing behavioral or mental health difficulties in a school setting.
- Provide family and group counseling when appropriate.
- 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 based on assessment of clinical needs and diagnosis.
- Respond to supervisory communication, 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 sound clinical judgment in client care.
- Attend meetings, maintain records, and consult with school staff as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off
- 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
Full-time
