School Based Therapist
Compensation
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Job Description
Essential Duries and Responsibilities
- Assessing clients on intake as needed, conducting community client visitation, transporting clients, completing on-call duties, and providing Clarvida approved therapeutic services to clients and families including but not limited to: coping skills, behavior modification, parenting skills, and crisis intervention.
- Providing individual, group, and /or family therapy to assigned clients and families.
- Working with assigned clients’ treatment team to create, personalize, and update all Treatment Plans and other necessary documentation, and assuring that plans are consistent with Clarvida policy, state licensing regulations, and COA accreditation requirements.
- Serving as a liaison and client advocate with other professionals and agencies involved in assigned clients’ care.
- Attending Supervision and Treatment Team meetings and making presentations on each assigned client as required.
- Supporting fellow team members to ensure the best outcomes for all Clarvida clients and families
- Completing clinical documentation within established time frames and rectifying all deficits within the allotted time frame.
- Assuring integrity and excellence by completing peer audits as assigned and contributing to the Performance Quality Improvement Cycle, including the collection and use of data to continuously improve client and program services.
Required Education and/or Experience
- Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a discipline which allows the recipient to be eligible for mental health licensure in Tennessee.
- Has thorough knowledge of child development and therapeutic interventions.
- Sensitive to other cultures and socioeconomic levels.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Mentoring skills
- Ability to work as team member
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to travel and work at multiple locations
- Ability to work flexible hours consistent with program needs and work at multiple locations
- Consistently embodies the Clarvida values of Inclusion, Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Accountable, Person Driven, and Collaborative Seeking a self-driven and motivated professional who enjoys traveling and working in multiple settings. The ideal candidate is energetic, well organized and maintains strong professional and ethical boundaries while fostering a positive growth-oriented outlook. A willingness to learn and adapt is essential. Candidates must be licensed or actively working towards licensure. Regular travel is a component of this role. This position involves working with children ages 3-14, so a genuine interest in supporting young children and families is important. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values flexibility, progressional development and meaningful work in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide therapeutic services, including individual and family therapy, while managing treatment plans and clinical documentation. They will also serve as a client advocate and collaborate with treatment teams to ensure high-quality care and program outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a discipline eligible for mental health licensure in Tennessee. A thorough knowledge of child development and the ability to travel to multiple 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 6.9 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 no on-call duties.
Counselor Career Context
Clarvida - Tennessee ranks #29 of 29 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 22% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 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 $57k–$74k)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 | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 22% no call · 52% 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 | 2,572 in the last 30 days | 1,558 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Clarvida - Tennessee | #29 of 29 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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