School-Based Mental Health Clinician

Thrive Therapies Group

Thrive Therapies Group

Chattanooga, TN, USA

USD 44k-52k / year

Posted 6+ months ago
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THRIVE THERAPIES GROUP | NOW HIRING

School-Based Mental Health Clinician LCSW / LPC / LMSW Hamilton County Schools | Chattanooga, TN | W-2 | Immediate Opening

These students cannot wait. Neither should you.

Thrive Therapies Group is placing licensed mental health clinicians in K-12 schools across Chattanooga right now. Not next semester. Now. These are school communities in real need of consistent, skilled clinical support -- and we built a compensation and benefits model designed to make sure you can show up and do your best work every single day.

THE POSITION

Start Date: Immediate Employment Type: PRN, W-2 from day one Schedule: School day hours, Monday through Friday. No evenings or weekends. Setting: K-12 school-based, serving students experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral health challenges

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Thrive Therapies Group
Annual Salary $44,000 to $52,000 (W-2)
Health Insurance Full medical, dental, vision from day one
PTO / Sick Leave 10 days PTO + paid sick leave
Retirement 401(k) with company match
CEU Stipend $1,200 annually
Licensure Dues Fully reimbursed
Malpractice Coverage Provided by Thrive
Signing Bonus $2,000 at 90 days
Retention Bonus $1,000 per semester
Non-Compete None. Ever.

WHY THRIVE

✓ W-2 employment with full benefits from day one ✓ Managed caseload with protected documentation time ✓ Clinical voice in treatment modality selection ✓ Early intervention in students natural environment ✓ Collaboration with teachers, families, and school teams ✓ Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided ✓ No non-compete. If you stay it is because this is the best professional home you have ever had.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Conduct trauma-informed intake assessments and develop individualized mental health treatment plans
  • Deliver individual and small group evidence-based therapy: CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques
  • Assess suicide and self-harm risk, develop safety plans, and respond to mental health crises
  • Facilitate family meetings, caregiver training, and mental health education
  • Maintain clinical documentation and treatment progress records
  • Collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, nurses, and community partners
  • Contribute to mental health awareness initiatives and staff training

REQUIREMENTS

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related clinical field
  • Active Tennessee licensure: LCSW, LPC, LMSW, MSW, or equivalent
  • Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based approaches
  • Current CPR / First Aid certification
  • Clear background check and proof of immunization status per district requirements

PREFERRED

  • 2 or more years of school-based mental health, clinical social work, or school counseling experience
  • Training in TF-CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based modalities
  • Experience with crisis intervention and suicide / self-harm assessment
  • Bilingual capability: Spanish, Vietnamese, or Mandarin is a meaningful plus

APPLY NOW

We review every application within 24 hours and move quickly. There are students in Chattanooga who need you right now.

Apply now. We will be in touch within 24 hours.

Thrive Therapies Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive environment for all.

$44,000 to $52,000 per year

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