Thrive Therapies

Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Therapist Supervisor (School-Based) - Chattanooga, TN

Thrive Therapies  •  $50/hr  •  Chattanooga, TN (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

At Thrive Therapies, we place licensed mental health professionals in K-12 schools across under-resourced communities, because we believe every student deserves access to expert, compassionate support. As a School-Based Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and effective mental health services for students across Chattanooga-area schools.  We’re a mission-driven team partnering directly with schools to bring trauma-informed, evidence-based care into the school day - where it can change outcomes fastest.
This is more than a supervisory position: it’s an opportunity to shape clinical practice, mentor emerging clinicians, and strengthen school partnerships, all while helping build a growing, mission-driven organization.
Compensation & Benefits - 1099: Starting at $50/hr, commensurate with experience, 3 days a week (24 hours) - School-year schedule with holidays and breaks aligned to partner districts - Professional development and leadership growth opportunities - Supportive administrative infrastructure so you can focus on clinical leadership
What You’ll Do Clinical Supervision & Leadership - Provide high-quality clinical supervision to school-based mental health counselors (individuals pursuing or maintaining licensure) - Ensure ethical, evidence-based clinical practice aligned with Tennessee licensure standards and best practices - Support clinicians with case consultation, risk assessment, crisis response guidance, and treatment planning - Model strong clinical judgment and professional boundaries in school settings
Medicaid Billing Oversight & Compliance - Oversee Medicaid-aligned service delivery and documentation for school-based mental health services - Ensure clinicians understand and adhere to:
- Insurance-eligible services (including Medicaid) and medical necessity standards
- Proper session structure, progress notes, and treatment plans
- Timely and accurate documentation requirements - Sign off on all Insurance claims for individuals under your purview who are not yet fully licensed. - Review clinical documentation to support clean claims, audit readiness, and compliance - Partner with Thrive’s billing and administrative teams to:
- Address denials, corrections, and documentation gaps
- Support continuous improvement in reimbursement processes
- Align clinical practice with payer requirements without compromising care quality - Provide training and ongoing guidance to clinicians on Medicaid/Private Insurance billing expectations in school-based settings
Quality, Compliance & Documentation - Oversee clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with:
- Tennessee licensing requirementsMedicaid/Private Insurance and payer standards (where applicable)
- School-based service expectations
- Support audit readiness and continuous improvement efforts
School & Community Partnership - Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and support staff to ensure seamless integration of mental health services - Provide consultation and guidance on school-based mental health best practices - Support positive, solution-oriented relationships with families and caregivers
Team Development & Culture - Mentor clinicians through reflective supervision, feedback, and professional development - Contribute to Thrive’s culture of accountability, growth, and mission alignment - Support onboarding and training of new mental health staff - Partner with Thrive leadership on program development and service expansion in the Chattanooga region
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications - Active, unrestricted Tennessee licensure (LPC-MHSP, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist) - Meets Tennessee requirements to provide clinical supervision - Minimum 5+ years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role - Experience working with children and adolescents - Familiarity with Medicaid/Private Insurance billing and documentation requirements
Preferred Experience - School-based or community mental health experience - Experience supervising early-career clinicians or provisionally licensed providers - Comfort operating in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Why Mental Health Counselor Leaders Choose Thrive - In-person, school-embedded roles with decision-making authority - Partnership with school leaders to shape services, schedules, and caseloads - Direct access to Thrive’s clinical and operational leadership—your perspective informs decisions - Ongoing support with lots of autonomy - A culture of belonging where leaders are trusted, visible, and heard
Thrive Therapies

About Thrive Therapies

Thrive is on a mission to revolutionize the care of children with disabilities. We provide results-driven services and intelligent tools to support children’s development, well-being, and health.

At the heart of this mission are the people who change the trajectories of children’s lives. We work for them.

Industry
Education & Training
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Greater Nashville Area, Tennessee
Year Founded
2023
Website
thrivetherapiesgroup.com
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