School Based Therapist
Centerstone
Summary
Provides therapeutic interventions to promote personal growth and resiliency in the form of emotional, cognitive, behavioral and/or psychological changes in clients with a primary behavioral health diagnosis. Performs continuing assessment of the client's needs and functioning, maintenance of appropriate documentation and development, and implementation of personal growth plans consistent with the client's therapeutic needs.
Job description
Summary of Position
Provides therapeutic interventions to promote personal growth and resiliency in the form of emotional, cognitive, behavioral and/or psychological changes in clients with a primary behavioral health diagnosis. Performs continuing assessment of the client's needs and functioning, maintenance of appropriate documentation and development, and implementation of personal growth plans consistent with the client's therapeutic needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Facilitates therapy sessions for a client or group of clients.
- Assists the care team in the development of treatment plans and modifies plans over time in response to client progress.
- Conducts intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned. Conduct assessment and write assessment summaries, as assigned.
- Assists client with making linkages with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on client progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
- Assists client in making discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned.
- Provides ongoing clinical supervision of practicum and internship students, and staff, as qualified and assigned.
- Monitors urinalysis, breathalyzer, and other testing as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Knowledge of community geographical awareness and of community and agency resources.
- Skill in customer service techniques.
- Skill in problem-solving.
- Skill in consultation and networking.
Requirements
- Master's degree required.
- LISW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC required
- 2 years of post-licensure experience preferred.
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
- 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.