School-Based Therapist (Macon County)
Centerstone
Summary
Join a team dedicated to supporting and empowering students during some of their most important years. This position provides the opportunity to work directly with middle and high school students, approximately ages 11–18, building meaningful connections and making a positive impact in their daily lives.
Job description
The role will serve students at Macon County Middle School, Macon County High School, and Red Boiling Springs Middle-High School, a combined middle and high school campus.
Summary of Position
Provide therapy to clients in a school setting while maintaining good clinical judgement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Ability to formulate a diagnosis upon completion of intake assessment
- Complete timely clinical documentation
- Create and update treatment plans according to policy
- Provide therapy services based upon assessment of clinical needs and diagnosis
- Respond to supervisory communication including urgent care situations and other clinical needs as applicable in virtual or face to face settings
- Keep administrative supervisor informed of all potential issues that could impact the program or the organization
- Respond to needs of clients in a timely and professional manner
- Demonstrate good clinical judgment in client care
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to successfully utilize computer/electronic equipment and software
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- A Master’s degree is required in one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling
- License-eligible in respective discipline preferred.
OR
- Applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.
- Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas:
- Clinical treatment and treatment planning
- Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders
- Psychopathology
- Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting
Experience Requirements
Clinical experience is required. This may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program.
Certification/Licensure
Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a specialization in MH Counseling
- License-eligible in respective discipline preferred
- For related-field Master’s degrees: completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework
- 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 required, which may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program
- Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy
- Ability to successfully utilize computer/electronic equipment and software
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- 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.