Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will serve Giles, Hickman, Maury, Lewis, Marshall, Lawrence, Wayne and Perry counties in Tennessee

SUMMARY OF POSITION

•    Centerstone is seeking a therapist with experience treating children/adolescents (ages 3-18) and their families with acute emotional problems. The position is a community-based position, providing flexibility with work schedule. This is an opportunity to work with a multi-disciplinary team. No weekend or on call work required.  
        
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Develop therapeutic rapport with clients – Meet with clients as scheduled to aid in development of therapeutic relationship.
•    Diagnostic Assessment – Formulate a provisional diagnostic assessment based on information presented, identify need for risk assessment (to include substance use assessments).
•    Concurrent Documentation – Completes documentation to extend authorizations as required.  
•    Provide assessment services and individual (and possibly family) therapy to those identified at risk for being removed from the home.
•    Treatment Planning – Developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals/objectives and plans per ongoing assessment of needs and input from the individual based on their identified strengths.
•    Therapeutic Interventions – Use of empirically based modalities to engage and manage their mental health or substance abuse diagnosis.
•    Progress notes completed within current agency guidelines.
•    Responds to supervisory request for coverage for vacant caseloads.  This includes telehealth and face to face intervention.
•    Keeps administrative supervisor informed of all potential issues that could impact the client, their family, program or the organization.  

      

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•    Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office products
•    Coordination, ability to organize, and plan are critical for this role
•    Responds to needs of consumers in a timely and professional manner.
•    Demonstrates good clinical judgment in decision making regarding consumers.  
 

         

Education Level              

• This position requires a master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Mental Health, or related field. Prefer candidate to be license eligible in their chosen field.
• Successful applicants should have at a minimum, course work and/or work experience including clinical internships, in the following topics: treatment and treatment planning, appraisal and assessment of mental disorders, psychopathology, and the use of the DSM in assigning a diagnosis.

Years of Experience       

N/A

Certification/Licensure 

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 10%

Sitting – 90%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$43,900.00--$61,370.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• 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 (company paid)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple—it’s about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.