Unlicensed Therapist - Clarksville

Centerstone • Clarksville, 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 builds therapeutic relationships, assesses and treats clients, develops and revises treatment plans, and uses evidence-based interventions. Clinical experience may come from practicums or internships completed as part of a master's degree program.

Requirements

• A 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.
• 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 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 in Microsoft Office products.
• Coordination, organization, and planning abilities.
• 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

• Meet with clients as scheduled to develop therapeutic rapport.
• Formulate provisional diagnostic assessments based on information presented and identify the need for risk assessments, including substance use assessments.
• Complete concurrent documentation within 24 hours.
• Provide assessment services and individual therapy, 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 therapeutic modalities to engage and support clients managing mental health or substance use diagnoses.
• Complete progress notes within current agency guidelines.
• Respond to supervisory requests for urgent care situations and coverage for vacant caseloads, including telephone and face-to-face interventions.
• 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
• Company-paid AD&D insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level