Mental Health Therapist
Emory Valley Center Inc•Oak Ridge, TN
•$55,000 - $60,000
About The Position
Emory Valley Center is seeking a compassionate, relationship-driven Mental Health Therapist to provide person-centered clinical services that support individuals’ stability, confidence, independence, recovery, well-being, and quality of life. The role involves clinical work in a dynamic, client-focused setting, with professional expertise and clinical judgment valued. The therapist works within the scope of licensure and supervision and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to coordinate care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social sciences with an emphasis in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
- Must be willing to obtain related board licensure.
- Valid Tennessee driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), web-based systems, programs, or platforms.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Confidentiality agreement must be signed upon hiring.
Responsibilities
- Ensure clinical documentation is accurate, high-quality, and timely, in accordance with Managed Care Organization requirements, payer expectations, Emory Valley Center policies, and applicable licensing or accrediting entities.
- Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify individuals’ mental health, behavioral, emotional, psychosocial, and functional needs within the scope of licensure and supervision.
- Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans, Plan of Care goals, therapeutic interventions, and measurable outcomes aligned with each person’s Person-Centered Support Plan and identified needs.
- Conduct individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions using evidence-based practices to support clients’ mental health and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational standards related to clinical practice and documentation.
Benefits
- Medical, health, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan, including a 403(b) plan
- Life insurance
- Free TextCare and Employee Assistance Program with Enhanced Behavioral Health
- Referral program
- Gym membership
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