IOP Therapist & Group Facilitator

Athena CareKnoxville, TN
Remote

About The Position

Athena Care is seeking a Part Time IOP Therapist/Group Facilitator near Knoxville to join their team and support adolescent IOP patients with group services. Athena Care has been providing high-quality, accessible mental health care for over twenty years, offering a range of services including psychological testing, IOP/PHP, Spravato/IM Ketamine, TMS, psychotherapy, group therapy, and general psychiatry. The practice values a supportive environment for clinicians, collaboration, and a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate is curious about people, finds energy in working with diverse patients, and values a collaborative team that supports each other. The work culture combines rigor and high-quality care with a fun and friendly atmosphere, with a focus on minimizing administrative tasks for clinicians.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or other relevant fields.
  • Ability to work with patients ages 10-up is required.
  • Current, unrestricted therapy license in the state of Tennessee, in good standing, or on track to apply for licensure.
  • Comfortable with EMR systems and standard tech tools.
  • HIPAA-savvy and committed to ethical, patient-centered practice.

Nice To Haves

  • Provisional or full licensure in TN: LPC-MHSP or LPC-MHSP(temp), LMFT or LMFT-A, LCSW, or LMSW.
  • Master's degree in a counseling or social work field and working towards provisional licensure.
  • Ages 5-up is strongly preferred.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate group therapy for adolescents navigating behavioral health challenges.
  • Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
  • Write progress notes and collaborate regularly with the broader care team.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EMR.
  • Maintain licensure.
  • Act as a thoughtful, engaged member of the team.
  • Develop engaging and thoughtful IOP curriculum alongside other clinicians.

Benefits

  • Psychological testing
  • IOP/PHP
  • Spravato/IM Ketamine
  • TMS
  • Psychotherapy
  • Group therapy
  • General psychiatry
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Approachable clinical leadership
  • Continuity with patients
  • Outpatient work
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