Job description

Seeking a US Military Veteran, National Guardsman, Reservist and/or Military Spouse to work as Licensed Mental Health Therapist. Provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans, particularly those who served in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and their families. Position requires a Master’s in appropriate discipline; a license to independently practice as an LCSW, LPC/MHSP, or LCMHC in Tennessee; and 3+ years clinical in behavioral healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct brief and targeted clinical intake assessments on veterans and family members to provide psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change, substance use treatment, and triage for appropriate level of care.
• Provide direct services including treatment for Veterans and their families.
• Perform and document patient’s screenings, psycho-social assessments, and progress and referral information.
• Provide individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, with a focus on delivering evidence-based treatments.
• Collaborate and coordinate with caregiver, physician, clinic director, case management and all other disciplines to provide the best care to patients as needed.
• Attend weekly clinical, supervision, and administrative meetings.

Requirements:

• US Veteran, National Guardsman, Reservist or Military Spouse preferred
• Master’s in appropriate discipline
• Fully licensed to independently practice as an LCSW, LPC/MHSP, or LCMHC in Tennessee
• 3+ years’ clinical experience in behavioral healthcare
• Clinical skill for conducting brief and targeted assessments to provide psychotherapy interventions, health and behavior change, substance use treatment, and triage for appropriate level of care
• Experience working with adults, children, couples, and families
• Knowledge in DSM-IV/DSM-V diagnoses. Experience in PTSD diagnosis and treatment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, as part of a team and independently
• Ability to be a TRICARE certified mental health counselor (TCMHC)
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations. Ability to work well with diverse populations
• Strong consultative abilities and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Highly organized, detail oriented, and reliable

Preferred Requirements:

• Certification or documented proficiency in one or more evidenced-based practices: 1) Prolonged Exposure Therapy, 2) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and/or 3) Cognitive Processing Therapy.
• A range of modalities beyond individual adult treatment to include child, couples, and family treatment.
• Experience working with a military or Veteran population to include cultural competence.
• Experience treating and diagnosing depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship/family issues, and substance use disorders.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $73,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health clinical: 3 years (Preferred)
• working with military or Veteran population + culture: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with adults, children, couples, and families: 1 year (Preferred)
• US Veteran, National Guardsman, Reservist or Military Spouse: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• license to independently practice psychotherapy in Tennessee (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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