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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