Unlicensed Therapist

Centerstone • Nashville, TN

1d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Centerstone is seeking a therapist with experience treating individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. The role works with a multidisciplinary team and does not require weekend or on-call work. The therapist develops rapport with clients, conducts diagnostic and risk assessments, provides assessment and individual (and possibly family) therapy for people with substance use issues, and develops and revises treatment plans. The role uses empirically based therapeutic modalities and completes documentation according to agency requirements, including concurrent documentation within 24 hours. The therapist may also respond to urgent-care situations and provide coverage for vacant caseloads when requested by a supervisor, and keeps the administrative supervisor informed of potential issues that could affect the program or organization.

A master's degree in a specified behavioral health discipline is required. Applicants with a related master's degree must meet coursework and experience criteria in behavioral health. Clinical experience is required and may be fulfilled through a practicum or internship completed as part of a master's program.

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, 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.
• Clinical experience, which may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master's degree program.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, in person, and virtually.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Coordination, organization, and planning skills.
• Ability to respond to consumer needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Good clinical judgment in decision-making regarding consumers.

Nice To Haves

• License-eligible in the respective discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop therapeutic rapport with clients by meeting with them as scheduled.
• Formulate provisional diagnostic assessments and identify when risk assessments, including substance-use assessments, are needed.
• Complete concurrent documentation within 24 hours and progress notes within current agency guidelines.
• Provide assessment services and individual, and possibly family, therapy to people identified with substance-use issues.
• Develop, write, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals, objectives, and plans based on ongoing assessment and client input and strengths.
• Use empirically based modalities to engage and manage clients' mental health or substance-use diagnoses.
• Respond to supervisory requests for urgent-care situations and coverage for vacant caseloads, including telephone and face-to-face intervention.
• Keep the administrative supervisor informed of potential issues that could affect the program or organization.

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 insurance (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time