School Based Therapist

Cherokee Health Systems

2 months ago

Blount Co, TennesseeFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cherokee Health Systems as a School Based Therapist in United States. School Based Therapist Monday to Friday (no weekends, nights, or major holidays) Full-time (40/hour per week) Locations available: Blount Co, TN. Who we are: River Valley Health is a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center caring for over 70,000 patients across 13 counties in Tennessee.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to address emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges,

Conduct evaluations to identify students’ mental health needs and develop intervention plans.

Design and lead programs addressing issues like bullying, substance abuse, conflict resolutions, and stress management.

Work with school staff to implement programs that promote a positive school climate.

Requirements

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or related field.

Active license and in good standing in the State of Tennessee, eligible for licensure, or in the process of getting a license as a LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.

Ability to consult and communicate effectively with school staff. Skilled in risk

assessment and able to respond to school crises as needed. Why Join Us:

Benefits & Compensation

package, including competitive PTO package.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Cherokee Health Systems in United States.

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup CounselingBehavioral ChallengesEmotional ChallengesAcademic ChallengesRisk AssessmentCrisis ResponseProgram DesignConflict ResolutionStress ManagementConsultationCommunicationEvaluationIntervention PlanningTeamworkSchool Climate

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at Cherokee Health Systems a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Cherokee Health Systems is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Blount Co, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Behavioral Challenges, Emotional Challenges, Academic Challenges, Risk Assessment, Crisis Response, Program Design. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individual and group counseling to address emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges. Conduct evaluations to identify students’ mental health needs and develop intervention plans.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Competitive PTO. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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