1d ago

Mental Health Therapist/Counselor

Chattanooga, TN

$66.6k+ / year

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💼 About This Role

You'll be the on-site therapist in a K–12 school, delivering trauma-informed care to students in under-resourced communities. You'll own your schedule, referrals, and coordination with educators. This role offers autonomy with support and predictable school-day hours to maximize impact.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Provide individual/group therapy using trauma-informed approaches
  • Manage intake flow, scheduling, and teacher outreach
  • Coordinate with educators and families while protecting confidentiality
  • Track client outcomes and document timely, accurate notes

📋 Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Tennessee license or provisional (LCSW/LMSW, LPC-MHSP/LPC temp, LMFT)
  • Successful background check prior to start
  • Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care and educational equity

✨ Nice to Have

  • School-based or community mental health experience
  • Fluency in a global language (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Arabic)

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 📈 Autonomy with support – be the on-site clinical lead
  • 🕐 Predictable school-day hours – minimal evenings/weekends
  • 🤝 Collaborative school teams – partner with teachers, counselors, administrators
  • 🧠 Trauma-informed community – shared tools, de-escalation strategies, ongoing training
  • 📚 Resource library – evidence-based protocols and templates
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