Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare organization that delivers care exclusively in schools because school is where clinical care becomes transformative. Where therapy turns into learning, friendships, and belonging. Built by providers, for providers.
We have immediate openings in the greater Chattanooga, TN area starting now continuing into the 26-27 school year.
Position Summary
As a School-Based Mental Health Clinician you conduct trauma-informed intake assessments, develop individualized mental health treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy to students K-12 experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral health challenges. You collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, families, and community partners to ensure students have consistent, skilled clinical support in their natural environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct trauma-informed intake assessments and develop individualized mental health treatment plans
- Deliver individual and small group evidence-based therapy including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques
- Assess suicide and self-harm risk, develop safety plans, and respond to mental health crises
- Facilitate family meetings, caregiver training, and mental health education Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and treatment progress records
- Collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, nurses, and community partners
- Contribute to mental health awareness initiatives and staff training
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related clinical field
- Active Tennessee licensure: LCSW, LPC, LMSW, MSW, or equivalent
- Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
Clear background check and proof of immunization status per district requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 or more years of school-based mental health, clinical social work, or school counseling experience
- Training in TF-CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based modalities
- Experience with crisis intervention and suicide and self-harm assessment
Bilingual capability: Spanish, Somali, or Arabic is a meaningful plus
$43,000 - $60,000 a year
Competitive W-2 salary: $43,000 to $60,000 based on credentials, experience, and location
Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, and vision effective your first day 401(k) with company match 10 days PTO plus paid sick leave Licensure dues and state licensure fees fully reimbursed Malpractice and professional liability coverage provided by Thrive $1,000 semester retention bonus per semester completed No non-compete clause
Why Thrive
100% of our clinicians chose to return for the 26-27 school year. That does not happen by accident.
Our founder was once one of those kids whose needs went unidentified until third grade. School-based clinicians changed her life. She built Thrive to bring that care forward.