Licensed Therapist
Centerstone
Summary
Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to individuals in a community-based setting. Provide written documentation about clients' progress as well as communicate collaboratively with team and community partners. This role will work with community partners and local stakeholders to provide comprehensive care in the community. As a part of the community based team, the Therapist will meet with individuals in their own environment such as in the client's home, hospital, the office, schools/work, etc.
Job description
Summary of Position
Provide individual, family, and group counseling services to individuals in a community-based setting. Provide written documentation about clients' progress as well as communicate collaboratively with team and community partners. This role will work with community partners and local stakeholders to provide comprehensive care in the community. As a part of the community based team, the Therapist will meet with individuals in their own environment such as in the client's home, hospital, the office, schools/work, etc.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Reports to work as scheduled on a daily basis and performs duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
- Provide crisis intervention services in the community.
- Responsible for developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating treatment plans with input from the client and family.
- Conduct clinical behavioral health assessments.
- Enters written documentation into Electronic Medical Record in a timely manner for all services rendered.
- Provide supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family and group) to develop daily living and coping skills.
- Assist clients with developing natural support systems. Refer, advocate, and link clients and families to additional services as needed.
- Complete all required agency trainings to maintain 100% compliance. Maintains departmental productivity expectations. Additional training and/or certification may be required based on specific program guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Ability to develop supportive relationships with persons with legal, mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
- Possess knowledge of mental illness and recovery including the ability to collaborate with community partners.
- Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly.
- Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns. Enthusiastic about influencing positive change in our clients' lives.
- Understanding of populations affected by mental illness, proven skills in networking among diverse agencies, and strong planning and personnel management abilities.
Qualifications
Master's degree required. Four years' professional experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting and a bachelor's degree may be accepted in lieu of a master's degree.
Must have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues.
Must have LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT-MHSP license or be a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist. Must have a valid FL driver's license.
Requirements
- Master's degree required; bachelor's degree with four years' professional experience in substance abuse or mental health setting may be accepted in lieu of master's degree
- Must have LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT-MHSP license or be a Licensed Psychologist, Licensed School Psychologist
- Must have a valid FL driver's license
- Must have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues
- Ability to develop supportive relationships with persons with legal, mental health, substance use, and co-occurring issues while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries
- Knowledge of mental illness and recovery including the ability to collaborate with community partners
- Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly
- Experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use concerns
- Understanding of populations affected by mental illness, proven skills in networking among diverse agencies, and strong planning and personnel management abilities
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- AD&D Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing Education
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Centerstone is one of the nation's largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations, providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across multiple states. Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization, Centerstone operates as a leading healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health treatment, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention services. The organization serves over 250,000 individuals annually through a network of facilities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Centerstone offers a full continuum of care including outpatient therapy, inpatient treatment, residential services, crisis management, counseling, housing support, and specialized programs for veterans, children, and families. Following its historic merger with Brightli in 2025, the organization now employs more than 10,000 professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, master's-level clinicians, social workers, and support staff. Centerstone's innovative approach includes the Centerstone Institute, which focuses on clinical research, evidence-based practice implementation, and quality improvement initiatives. The organization is recognized for its commitment to underserved populations and its development of the first known simulation training center for community-based behavioral health clinicians.