School-Based Mental Health Therapist-Waynesboro
Centerstone of Illinois, Inc.
Apply to this jobCenterstone 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:
School-Based Therapist
Waynesboro, TN
Starting Salary: $42,300-$46,700
Make a Lasting Impact in the Lives of Students
Centerstone is seeking a compassionate and dedicated School-Based Therapist to provide behavioral health services to students in the Wayne County School System, including:
- Waynesboro Elementary School
- Waynesboro Middle School
- Waynesboro High School
This position offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy where students spend most of their day, helping children and adolescents build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
If you are passionate about supporting youth and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Centerstone?
- Meaningful work serving local students and families
- Collaborative partnership with school staff and caregivers
- Opportunity to make an impact early in a student's mental health journey
- Supportive clinical leadership and supervision
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a school environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Consistent daytime schedule aligned with the school setting
What You'll Do
- Conduct clinical intake assessments and establish diagnoses
- Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans
- Provide individual therapy services to students based on assessed clinical needs
- Collaborate with families, school personnel, and treatment team members
- Complete clinical documentation in a timely and accurate manner
- Monitor treatment progress and adjust interventions as needed
- Respond professionally and promptly to client and organizational needs
- Maintain ethical standards and sound clinical judgment in all services provided
Qualifications
Required
- Master's degree in:
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Clinical Psychology
- Related behavioral health field
Preferred
- License-eligible in Tennessee
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
- Experience in school-based, outpatient, or community mental health settings
Alternative Qualifications
Applicants with a related behavioral health degree may qualify with:
- 24 graduate semester hours in behavioral health-related coursework
- Training in assessment, treatment planning, psychopathology, and DSM-based diagnosis
- Relevant clinical internship or practicum experience
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to meet organizational vehicle insurance requirements
Compensation
Starting Salary: $42,300-$46,700
Time Type:
Full timePay Range:
$0.00--$0.00Delivering 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.
Summary
Provide behavioral health services, assessments, and therapy to students in schools.
Job title
School-Based Mental Health Therapist-Waynesboro
Experience level
master's degree
Industry
behavioral health
Location requirements
Waynesboro, Tennessee; remote work not allowed
Salary
$42k–$47k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Waynesboro, TN 38485, USA