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School-Based Therapist - Marshall County

Counselor 8.5 Work-Life

Compensation

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Franklin, TN 37167Mercy Community Healthcare has an opening for a School-Based Therapist in Marshall County. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a passion for making a difference in the lives of those we serve in our community.

As a school-based therapist you will provide therapy to clients within the school setting. Mercy's Mission: The mission of Mercy Community Healthcare is to reflect the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by providing excellent healthcare to ALL and support to their families.

We provide care to the uninsured, underinsured and insured through pediatric and adult primary care, mental and behavioral health services, and care coordination.

Essential Job Responsibilities: You will be providing therapeutic individual and group counseling services for clients and their families in a school setting through assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and referral process. You will respond to school crises with support of supervisor and administration team.

You will complete clinical documentation as required by the agency. You will treat clients and co-workers with respect and promote an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural backgrounds and needs of the clients served.

You will provide consultation and training to the school, administrators, and service providers with the support of SBT Leadership. Other duties assigned by supervisor as required.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

Education

A master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or another related field. Experience: You must be fully licensed or temporary licensed in Tennessee as a LMFT, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, MMFT, LPC-MHSP (temp) or LMSW. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills required. Above average organizational skills and attention to detail abilities required. Above average time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines required. Above average analytical and problem-solving skills required. Basic Microsoft office skills required. Basic eCW skills desired.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapeutic counseling services to clients and families within a school setting. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and responding to school crises.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work, clinical psychology, or a related field. Candidates must hold a valid Tennessee license such as LMFT, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or LMSW.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual CounselingClinical AssessmentCrisis InterventionInterpersonal Communication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Therapist - Marshall County at MERCY HEALTH SERVICES a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,033 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 20% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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About Mercy Health Services

Medical Practices
Franklin, Tennessee
51-200 employees