Licensed Mental Health Therapist (PRN)
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Therapist (PRN)
- Department: Operations
- Employment Type: Part Time
- Location: CNS - Memphis
- Reporting To: Kelly Iskiwitz
Description
Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.
The Licensed Mental Health Therapist is responsible for counseling sessions with patients enrolled in PTSD, Depression and/or Anxiety studies.
Key Responsibilities
- Essential Job Duties: Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Meets with patients to provide initial and ongoing counseling sessions according to study protocols.
- May conducts initial and ongoing assessments.
- Maintains records of client meetings and progress.
Follows All Safety Protocols
Complete all sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain rater certification and re-certification according to protocols requirements.
Attend and successfully complete all company training programs; participate in webinars and other study meetings as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality of subjects, customers and company information.
- Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, build partnerships within the team and across the organization at large, and model teamwork.
- Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum Qualifications
A Master’s degree in counseling or similar and 2+ years’ experience in counseling with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. An active, unrestrictive license as a mental health counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LPC, or similar) in the state of work is required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
Required Skills
Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
- Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
- Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Benefits
Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in counseling or a related field and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience. An active, unrestrictive license such as LMHC, LCSW, or LPC in the state of work is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Tennessee | 134 active | 7,453 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 24% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment233 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,505 in the last 30 days | 1,349 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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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