Substance Use & Mental Health Counselor

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:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Provides therapeutic and case management interventions to support recovery, stability, and resiliency for individuals with mental illness, many of whom have co-occurring substance use disorders, within a community-based Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model. Performs ongoing assessment of client needs and functioning, develops and implements individualized, person-centered treatment plans, and maintains required clinical documentation in accordance with program and regulatory standards. Collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote engagement, recovery, and long-term outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides individual and group therapy services to clients, including those with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, in both office and community-based settings.

* Collaborates with clients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain person-centered, family-centered, and service-driven individualized service plans. Monitors client progress, participates in service plan reviews, and updates plans as clinically indicated. Submits service plans for medical review when required.

* Completes intake and admission processes for clients entering services, including explaining available services, gathering required documentation, ensuring client understanding of forms, obtaining appropriate signatures and consents, and submitting materials for processing. Conducts clinical assessments and prepares assessment summaries as assigned.

* Supports clients in connecting with internal and external community resources in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate communication with referral sources, providing updates on client progress and needs (with proper releases), and participates in ongoing consultation as appropriate.

* Assists clients with discharge planning and transition services, including coordination of follow-up care and ongoing supports to promote continuity of care and long-term stability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

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

*Skilled in customer service techniques

*Skilled in problem-solving

*Skilled in consultation and networking

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Master's Degree in a human services related field

Years of Experience

Experience providing mental health services preferred.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

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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.