COUNSELOR TIER II

VOLUNTEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH • Cookeville, TN

13d • $62,000 - $0

About The Position

VBHCS is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Clinician to provide outpatient and telehealth services to adults, children, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns. The role provides quality, ethical, client-centered behavioral healthcare in traditional and virtual settings.

The clinician provides therapy and counseling, completes clinical assessments and documentation, coordinates care with community partners, and meets applicable productivity, contractual, licensure, and behavioral health standards. The position is located at Plateau Mental Health Center in Cookeville, Tennessee.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science field that meets Tennessee behavioral health licensure requirements, such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

Nice To Haves

• LMFT, LPC/MHSP, or LCSW licensure preferred; license-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families preferred.
• Community behavioral health and substance use treatment experience preferred.
• Telehealth experience and strong technology and communication skills preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, family, and/or play therapy using appropriate therapeutic modalities.
• Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, discharge planning, and referrals.
• Administer assessments such as the DLA-20, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, and PHQ-9, as appropriate.
• Provide counseling through telehealth while maintaining confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional rapport.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within VBHCS-established timeframes.
• Coordinate care with schools, courts, case managers, foster homes, state agencies, families, and other community providers.
• Meet established productivity, contractual, licensure, and behavioral health standards.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, VBHCS Standards of Conduct, policies, and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level