Justice Intervention Therapist

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Justice Intervention Therapist will provide individual, family, and group counseling services to clients in community-based and office settings. This role will serve three programs in Lee County: Re-Entry, Veterans Court, and Mental Health Court.

These programs serve clients who have been adjudicated in Lee County. Program participants include clients in need of treatment for a substance use disorder, as well as those with a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. This role will perform intake assessments, individual therapy, group counseling, and support clients in developing natural support systems. The goal of this program is to allow clients to reintegrate into society in a positive fashion.

This position will work closely with community partners and local stakeholders to provide comprehensive care. As part of the community-based team, the therapist will meet with individuals in their own environments, such as the client's home, hospital, office, school, workplace, etc.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Salary Range: $36,379 - $50,981

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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. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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