Intern-Pursuing Bachelor's Degree at Centerstone in Bradenton, Florida

Job Description:

At Centerstone, our mission is delivering care that changes people's lives. For over 60 years, Centerstone has been providing community-based behavioral healthcare, substance-abuse treatment and therapeutic foster care services across the U.S. We're committed to bringing passionate and customer experience-focused individuals to help us continue to provide the best care to our communities. If you think you're a good match to join our organization, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications Pursuing Bachelor's degree in human services related field required. Good organizational, time management, writing and verbal skills. Ability to develop supportive relationships with persons with mental health and often substance abuse issues while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries.Valid Florida Driver license in good standing; able to meet Centerstone's insurance company standards. Competency with computer systems and concurrent documentation.

Preferred Qualification: Bilingual English/Spanish. Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly. Experience with Co-occurring services preferred. Enthusiastic about facilitating groups that develop rehabilitation, recovery, and life skills. Telehealth experience.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Ability to develop supportive relationships with persons with substance abuse and mental health issues while maintaining appropriate therapeutic boundaries. Must value cultural differences, be able to motivate others and work as a team member, and be genuinely interested in working with populations experiencing mental illness and substance abuse.

Essential Functions:

Reports to work as scheduled and performs duties as assigned by supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the department. Provides individual and group mental health and substance abuse case management in the community. In conjunction with the team, responsible for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans per on-going assessment of needs with input from the client and family. Conduct on-going assessment of behavior, mental status, signs and symptoms of mental health disorder, physical and dental health, substance use, and educational, social, legal, financial, housing, developmental and family functioning to specialize case management needs. Provides supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family and group) to develop daily living and coping skills. Assist clients with developing natural support systems. Inputs written documentation into Avatar in a timely manner for all services rendered. Refers, advocates and links client and family for additional services as identified. Act as liaison and collaborates with community agencies/institutions and support systems to maintain coordination of the treatment process. Refers, advocates and links client and family for additional services as identified. Completes all required agency trainings as to maintain 100% compliance.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: This position operates in a professional office environment and in community based settings. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel: This is a part time position.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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Delivering Care that Changes People's Lives starts with our employees. As a Centerstone employee there are many perks to enjoy. Below are just some of the great benefits you might be eligible for with Centerstone.

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  Health & Wellness
  
  
  • Medical Coverage
  
  
  • Dental Coverage
  
  
  • Vision Coverage
  
  
  • Flexible Spending Account
  
  
  • Health Savings Account
  
  
  • Short Term Disability
  
  
  • Long Term Disability - Company Paid
  
  
  • Wellness Programs - Company Paid
  
  
  
  

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  Financial Wellbeing
  
  
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  
  
  • Life Insurance - Company Paid
  
  
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - Company Paid
  
  
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  
  
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  
  
  • Employee Discounts including Dell Computers, Verizon Wireless, Liberty Mutual, Costco, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car
  
  
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
  
  
  
  


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  Career Development and Growth
  
  
  • At Centerstone training is one of our highest priorities. We provide company paid professional training for various skills, certifications, and continuing education
  
  
  • Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have a 5 state footprint for those looking to relocate geographically
  
  
  • Centerstone Research Institute and Center for Clinical Excellence teach provide staff with industry best practices and processes
  
  
  
  


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  Work Life Balance
  
  
  • Paid Time Off - Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Personal Days, Etc. (Paid Holidays)
  
  
  • Flexible Work Schedules to promote a Healthy Work Life Balance
  
  
  • Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
  
  
  
  

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.