Therapist

Job Description:

Job Title: Therapist
Location: School Based
Department: School Based Services
Employment Type: Full Time
 

Job Summary:

Are you a licensed behavioral health professional passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples overcome mental health challenges? Do you thrive in a clinical environment where you can provide evidence-based care and make a meaningful impact on clients’ lives? Join our team at Centerstone as a Therapist!

As a Therapist, you will provide comprehensive mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic interventions. You will utilize evidence-based counseling, psychotherapy, and behavior modification techniques to support clients in improving emotional well-being, strengthening relationships, and achieving personal treatment goals. This role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and a commitment to high-quality, person-centered care.

Centerstone offers a supportive and mission-driven environment where clinicians are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in the community.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• 29 Days of PTO
• Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements apply
• Employee benefits package – health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual, group, family, and/or couples therapy services in a variety of clinical settings
• Conduct intake, screening, and comprehensive assessments within required timeframes and standards
• Establish diagnoses based on clinical assessments and document accordingly
• Develop individualized treatment plans in accordance with regulatory, accreditation, and agency standards
• Participate in clinical staffing, treatment team meetings, and case consultations
• Meet department-specific Collaborative Service Goal (CSG) and productivity expectations
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure authorization of services and continuity of care
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in electronic health records
• Monitor and correct documentation or chart deficiencies within required timeframes
• Support clients through discharge and transition planning, including summaries and final documentation
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in emergency response as needed
• Facilitate group therapy, psychoeducation, family therapy, and specialty clinical services (e.g., trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders)
• Provide clinical guidance, consultation, and support to team members when appropriate
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, families, referral sources, and colleagues in accordance with ethical standards
• Participate in required trainings, supervision, and professional development activities
• Represent the agency professionally in the community
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related behavioral health field required
• Current licensure as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent in the state of practice required
• Experience providing clinical therapy services preferred
• Experience with diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based practices preferred
• Willingness to pursue licensure in additional states as needed

Required License/Certification:

• Current and unrestricted professional license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent) required
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance required
• CPR and First Aid certification within three (3) months of employment required
• Additional certifications (e.g., CPI or de-escalation training) required based on program assignment

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
• Knowledge of mental health and/or substance use disorders and evidence-based treatment approaches
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations and maintain professional boundaries
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Ability to work independently while adhering to supervision and organizational standards
• Familiarity with ethical, legal, and regulatory standards in behavioral health practice
• Willingness to provide telehealth services as needed

Supervisory Requirements:

• None

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks
• Completion of New Hire Orientation upon hire
• Completion of all required trainings, including Relias training, upon hire and annually thereafter
• Completion of behavioral management training within required timeframes (CPI or Verbal De-escalation depending on program)
• Completion of Collaborative Service Goals (CSGs) training within 30 days of employment
• Completion of required annual training hours based on program and state requirements
• Submission of required clinical documentation, privileging, and credentialing forms where applicable
• Compliance with all program-specific policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to provide services during required program operating hours (including school-based settings if applicable)

Physical Requirements:

ADA Consideration – Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and documentation tasks.

Sedentary work primarily involves sitting but may include occasional walking or standing for brief periods throughout the workday.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Adult & Child Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.