Behavioral Health Therapist
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: 496 - South Pittsburg, TN 37380Position Type: Part TimeJob Shift: Day Position Summary
- Under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health Services at One to One Health, the Behavioral Health Therapist uses evidence-based counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques to assist people in identifying and resolving personal, social, vocational, intrapersonal, and interpersonal concerns and makes referrals for additional services as needed. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing company focused on finding innovative ways to exceed the expectations of our clients. Job requirements:
- Develops and implements client treatment plans based on mutually accepted goals in a professional, non-judgmental manner.
- Adapts therapeutic approach to meet the needs of individual needs of clients and across diverse populations.
- Contributes to the mission, vision, and program philosophies by way of work product and professional behavior with both colleagues and clients.
- Maintains confidentiality according to HIPAA, in addition to federal or state laws specific to disclosure of mental health information, substance abuse or psychotherapy notes.
- Completes documentation in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
- Compliance with all regulatory requirements, as well as Company and Behavioral Health policies and procedures. Skills/Knowledge:
- Effective oral/written communication and organizational skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent interviewing and assessment skills
- Strong ability to translate assessment information into a treatment plan
- Demonstrated success in working with a diverse patient population and community
- Demonstrated ability in managing stress and crisis situations
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal community resources available to patients
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Knowledge of legal guidelines relating to counseling
- Ability to learn basic Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
- Ability to multi-task and work independently with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Ability to follow written or verbal step-by-step instructions
- Ability to concentrate, think, and learn
- Ability to hear, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, push, and pull. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Qualifications
Qualifications/ Experience
- Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a behavioral science or related field.
- Unrestricted, unencumbered licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the State of Tennessee. Therapists who require clinical supervision will also be considered.
- Experience assessing for mental health emergencies and coordination of care.
- A minimum of 3 previous years’ experience working as Behavioral Health Therapist required.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Therapist will use evidence-based techniques to help individuals resolve personal, social, and interpersonal concerns, developing and implementing treatment plans based on mutually accepted goals. Responsibilities also include maintaining strict confidentiality according to HIPAA and completing all required documentation in the electronic medical record promptly.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master’s or Doctoral Degree in a behavioral science or related field, along with unrestricted licensure as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Tennessee, though supervision may be considered. A minimum of three years of experience as a Behavioral Health Therapist, including experience in mental health emergency assessment and care coordination, is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist at One to One Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% 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).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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