Therapist

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, LLC • Chattanooga, TN

6h

About The Position

As a Therapist, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals, families, and groups through various mental health challenges by providing professional counseling and therapeutic interventions. Your work will focus on assessing clients' emotional and psychological needs, developing personalized treatment plans, and facilitating healing and growth through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. You will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and continuity of support for clients facing crises, behavioral health issues, and life transitions. The ultimate goal of this role is to empower clients to improve their mental well-being, develop coping strategies, and achieve a higher quality of life. Your compassionate and skilled approach will contribute significantly to the overall mental health and resilience of the communities you serve.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related mental health field.
• Valid and active state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in providing psychotherapy and mental health counseling to diverse populations.
• Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with specialized populations such as children, adolescents, or veterans.
• Certification or training in specific therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Trauma-Informed Care.
• Familiarity with teletherapy platforms and delivering remote counseling services.
• Additional credentials in anger management or substance abuse counseling.
• Bilingual abilities or cultural competency training to serve diverse communities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions to address a wide range of mental health concerns.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop tailored treatment plans based on clients' unique needs and goals.
• Provide crisis intervention and support clients experiencing acute emotional distress or behavioral health emergencies.
• Facilitate anger management and life transition counseling to help clients develop effective coping mechanisms.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, progress notes, and treatment documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical professionals to coordinate care.
• Stay current with best practices and emerging research in counseling psychology and psychotherapy to enhance therapeutic effectiveness.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
• Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
• Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
• Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
• Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
• Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
• Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.

What This Job Offers

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