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Centerstone
Chattanooga, Tennessee

Therapist II School-Based

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$53k-$75k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 3h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description

The school-based therapist provides counseling services in a timely manner to students who are experiencing behavioral and/or mental health difficulties. The therapist may also provide family counseling and group counseling. Other duties include: attending meetings, maintaining records, and providing consultation to school staff as needed. Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work or related field required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Documentation
  • Care plans reviewed and updated.
  • Progress notes completed within current agency guidelines.

Responds to supervisory request for urgent care situations and coverage for vacant caseloads. This includes telephones and face to face intervention.

Keeps administrative supervisor informed of all potential issues that could impact the program or the organization.

  • Responds to needs of consumers in a timely and professional manner.
  • Demonstrates good clinical judgment in decision making regarding consumers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to successfully utilize computer/electronic equipment and software

Qualifications

Education Requirements

A Master’s degree is required in one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling

OR

Applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria:

Completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.

  • Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas:
  • Clinical treatment and treatment planning
  • Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders
  • Psychopathology

Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting

  • Years of Experience
  • Certification/Licensure

LCSW, LPC with MHSP, or LMFT with MHSP required. Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing – 10%
  • Sitting – 90%
  • Squatting – Occasional
  • Kneeling – Occasional
  • Bending – Occasional
  • Driving – Occasional
  • Lifting – Occasional
  • DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$53,250.00--$74,600.00

Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides counseling services to students experiencing behavioral or mental health difficulties, including family and group sessions. Additional duties involve maintaining clinical records, attending meetings, and providing consultation to school staff.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health assessmentTrauma-informed careCrisis interventionCase management

Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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 ~$64k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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About Centerstone

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program