Centerstone·Alton, Illinois
Provide therapeutic interventions and personal growth plans for clients with behavioral health diagnoses. Facilitate therapy sessions, conduct intakes, and coordinate with internal and external resources for client care.
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!
Hybrid Schedule: 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
A Master's degree and a valid license (LISW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC) are required. Two years of post-licensure experience is preferred.
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.
