Unlicensed Therapist

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy and behavioral health counseling to clients with mental health and substance use needs
• Build therapeutic relationships with clients to support engagement, trust, and long-term recovery outcomes
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop provisional diagnoses using DSM criteria
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans based on client needs and progress
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support mental health and substance use recovery
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation, including progress notes, within required guidelines
• Collaborate with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated and effective care
• Respond to urgent client needs, including crisis situations, in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain communication with leadership regarding client care concerns or program impacts
• Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Master's degree required in Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
• License-eligible in the respective discipline preferred
• Applicants with a Master's degree in a related field must have at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in behavioral health coursework
• Required coursework includes clinical assessment, treatment planning, psychopathology, and DSM diagnosis within a practicum or internship setting
• Clinical experience required (may include practicum or internship experience)
• Additional Qualifications:
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making ability in a behavioral health setting
• Effective communication skills across written, verbal, in-person, and virtual formats
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to respond to client needs in a timely, professional, and compassionate manner
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Physical Requirements
• Sitting for extended periods (approximately 90% of the workday)
• Standing intermittently throughout the day (approximately 10%)
• Occasional bending, squatting, and kneeling
• Occasional driving as needed for job responsibilities
• Occasional lifting associated with daily work activities
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Pay Range:
• $0.00--$0.00
• 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
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Additional Information

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! JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title: Unlicensed Clinic Therapist Location: Nashville, TN Employment Type: Full-time Job Summary: Join a compassionate, collaborative behavioral health team where you can begin or grow your clinical career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. As an Unlicensed Clinic Therapist, you will gain hands-on experience providing mental health counseling and substance use treatment in a supportive environment alongside a multidisciplinary team. This role offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekends or on-call requirements, opportunities to build clinical skills, exposure to evidence-based therapeutic modalities, and the chance to make a real difference in your community. We are seeking a motivated, organized, and empathetic clinician with strong communication skills and a passion for helping individuals achieve recovery and stability. In this role, you will provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapy services to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals, develop and implement treatment plans, and maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation while delivering high-quality, client-centered care in both in-person and virtual settings. Nashville offers a vibrant healthcare community, a growing behavioral health network, and a welcoming environment ideal for early-career clinicians looking to build their expertise. This position offers... - Sign On Bonus! - $2,000 - Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost - Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel - Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition - Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce - Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

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