Centerstone·Alton, Illinois
The therapist provides therapeutic interventions to promote personal growth and resiliency in clients with behavioral health diagnoses. They facilitate therapy sessions, conduct assessments, and assist in developing and modifying treatment plans.
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with the flexibility of remote work, required in-Office presence one day per week.
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
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. CCBHC
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.
Education Level Master's degree required.
Years of Experience 2 years of post-licensure experience preferred.
Certification/Licensure LISW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC required
Time Type: Full time
Sign On: 5,000 Sign on Bonus
#722-725
Time Type: Full time
$53,250.00--$74,600.00
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
A Master's degree is required along with preferred 2 years of post-licensure experience. Candidates must hold relevant certifications such as LISW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC.
Market context
In Illinois, outpatient CCBHC therapist roles are often tied to community mental health demand, especially for candidates with a master’s degree and licensure such as LCSW, LISW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer post-licensure experience and a background in coordinated, community-based care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure fit and highlight outpatient or CCBHC experience in your application.
