SUMMARY OF POSITION

A Centerstone Intensive In-Home Therapist provides individual and family counseling for youth in crisis (ages 3 to 18), with the goal of stabilizing symptoms and preventing placement of youth into more restrictive setting such as hospital or residential treatment. Treatment takes place in the home and community. Candidates need a solid knowledge of therapeutic techniques such as family therapy, CBT, TF-CBT, play therapy, or other modalities.           

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry caseload of approximately six families

• Provide individual and family therapy at least three times per week

• Participate in supervision meetings

• Web-based documentation, which can be completed from any location

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

• Consistently enthusiastic and helpful colleagues from whom you can learn.

• Ability to grow and develop with extensive training opportunities.

• Excellent therapeutic, written, verbal, and collaborative skills.

• Highly accountable, mature professional who listens actively and leads,

• Self-motivated individual who can set and meet simultaneous short and long term performance.

• Desire to be a part of a proven leader in the world of behavioral healthcare.

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

Two years of post-degree experience required

Certification/Licensure  
Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.

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.