Therapist for Foster Care Program
Listed compensation
$20.19/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: Therapist
- Location: Kingsport and Morristown, Tennessee
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary:$20.19/hr
About the Role
The Therapist I provides Clarvida-approved therapeutic interventions to clients and families to support identified behavioral and emotional changes. This role also assists with case coordination and resource linkage, collaborating with clients, families, and external stakeholders such as DCS, court personnel, and community supports to ensure comprehensive care and successful outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients during intake and conduct community-based client visits
- Provide therapeutic services including coping skills development, behavior modification, parenting skills, and crisis intervention
- Deliver individual, group, and family therapy to assigned clients
- Transport clients as needed and complete on-call responsibilities
- Develop, personalize, and update treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team
- Ensure all treatment plans comply with Clarvida policies, state regulations, and COA accreditation standards
- Serve as a liaison and advocate for clients with external professionals and agencies
- Attend supervision and treatment team meetings and present client progress as required
- Support team members to ensure optimal outcomes for clients and families
- Complete clinical documentation within required timeframes and resolve documentation deficits promptly
- Conduct peer audits and contribute to performance quality improvement initiatives
- Utilize data collection and analysis to improve client care and program effectiveness
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a field eligible for mental health licensure in Tennessee
- Thorough knowledge of child development and therapeutic interventions
- Ability to work with diverse cultural and socioeconomic populations
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel between locations
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with children and adolescents in a therapeutic, community-based environment
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 opportunities
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
- Cellphone stipend
(*Benefits may vary by state or county)
Work Location: Tennessee (community-based with travel requirements of 25–50%)
Employment Type: Full-time
How to Apply
If you are a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as a Therapist I.
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
Therapist I, Mental Health Therapist, Community-Based Therapy, Child and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Case Coordination, Clarvida Careers
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a field eligible for mental health licensure in Tennessee. Applicants are required to have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist for Foster Care Program at Clarvida - Tennessee 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$42k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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