Centerstone·Sarasota, Florida
Provide individual, family, and group counseling and crisis intervention services across diverse community settings. Develop and implement treatment plans while maintaining timely clinical documentation in Electronic Medical Records.
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 Centerstone is seeking a compassionate and driven Therapist to join our behavioral health team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing individual, family, and group counseling in diverse settings — including homes, schools, hospitals, and community spaces. What’s in it for you: Licensure Support: We offer free clinical supervision hours to help you advance toward licensure. Flexible Structure: Enjoy standard hours with flexibility to support work-life balance. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to holistic care. Career Growth: Centerstone provides clear pathways for professional development and mobility across programs. Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-focused organization making a real difference in the lives of youth, adults, and families. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 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. Understanding of populations affected by mental illness, proven skills in networking among diverse agencies, and strong planning and personnel management abilities.
Education Level Master's Degree required. Years of Experience Must have experience with mental health and/or co-occurring issues. One year of relevant experience is preferred. Certification/Licensure Must have a valid FL driver’s license. 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. Time Type: Full time Pay Range: $41,700.00--$58,450.00 Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy: Medical, dental, and vision health coverage Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 403b retirement plan with company match Paid time off and ten paid holidays AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid) Employee Resource Groups Continuing education opportunities Employee Assistance Program 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 experience in mental health or co-occurring issues. A valid Florida driver's license is mandatory for community-based service delivery.
Market context
In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.