School Based Therapist
Listed compensation
$19.23/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Title: School-Based Therapist
- Location: Hybrid
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: $19.23 *$500 Sign on Bonus*
About the Role
The School-Based Therapist primarily provides services within a school setting while also delivering services in clients’ homes and in the office as needed. This role delivers Clarvida-approved therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and families to support identified behavioral and emotional health goals.
The School-Based Therapist collaborates with families, schools, DCS, court personnel, and other involved parties to coordinate care, provide resource linkage, and ensure treatment goals are effectively implemented.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients at intake as needed and conduct community-based client visitations
- Transport clients as required to support service delivery
Complete On-call Duties Consistent with Program Needs
- Provide Clarvida-approved therapeutic interventions including coping skills development, behavior modification, parenting skills training, and crisis intervention
- Deliver individual, group, and/or family therapy to assigned clients and families
Collaborate with assigned clients’ treatment teams to create, individualize, and update Treatment Plans and required documentation
Ensure Treatment Plans align with Clarvida policy, state licensing regulations, and COA accreditation standards
Serve as a liaison and advocate for clients with schools, DCS, court personnel, and other professionals involved in care
- Attend Supervision and Treatment Team meetings and present assigned client cases as required
- Support fellow team members to ensure optimal outcomes for all clients and families
- Complete clinical documentation within established timeframes and correct documentation deficits promptly
- Participate in peer audits as assigned to maintain service integrity and excellence
- Contribute to the Performance Quality Improvement Cycle, including data collection and utilization to improve services
- Provide services across multiple locations including school, home, and office settings
- Maintain flexibility to meet program scheduling needs
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a discipline eligible for mental health licensure in Tennessee
- Thorough knowledge of child development and therapeutic interventions
- Sensitivity to diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Ability to travel and work at multiple service locations
- Ability to work flexible hours consistent with program needs
- Strong mentoring skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
Strong Organizational and Communication Skills
Demonstrated alignment with Clarvida values: Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Accountability, Person Driven, and Collaborative
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time Employees
- Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
- Up to 10 paid holidays*
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
- Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
- Meaningful supervision and supportive team environment
All Employees
- 401(k)
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement*
- Company Cellphone
(*Benefits may vary by state or county)
Work Location: School-based, with services provided in home and office settings as needed
Employment Type: Full-time
How to Apply
If you are passionate about delivering school-based and community mental health services while collaborating with families and community partners, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as a School-Based Therapist.
About Clarvida
Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services.
- Learn more: clarvida.com
- See other opportunities: clarvida.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Keywords
School-Based Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Community Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Family Therapy, Tennessee Licensure Eligible, Behavioral Health, Clarvida Careers
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a discipline eligible for mental health licensure in Tennessee. Strong knowledge of child development, therapeutic interventions, and the ability to travel to multiple service locations are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist at Clarvida - Tennessee a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,896 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, 58% are remote, 24% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,896 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $58k–$75k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Tennessee | 162 active | 7,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 58% remote · 24% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment274 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,434 in the last 30 days | 1,562 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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