THRIVE THERAPIES GROUP | NOW HIRING

School-Based Mental Health Clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMSW, MSW)
Hamilton County Schools | Chattanooga, TN
Full-Time W-2 | Immediate Opening

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Thrive Therapies Group is seeking compassionate mental health clinicians to provide direct support to K-12 students in Hamilton County Schools. This is an opportunity to practice meaningful, relationship-centered care in a school setting while enjoying a predictable schedule, comprehensive benefits, and strong clinical support.

Position Highlights

• Full-time W-2 employment
• Immediate start available
• Monday-Friday school-day schedule
• No evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities
• School-based setting serving K-12 students
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $43,000-$60,000 annually

Benefits begin on Day One:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• 10 days PTO plus paid sick leave
• $1,200 annual CEU stipend
• Professional licensure reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance provided
• $2,000 signing bonus after 90 days
• $1,000 retention bonus each semester
• No non-compete agreement

Why Clinicians Choose Thrive

• Predictable school schedule
• Managed caseloads
• Protected documentation time
• Strong administrative and clinical support
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on student outcomes
• Collaboration with educators, families, and community partners
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide individual and small-group counseling services
• Utilize evidence-based practices including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed interventions
• Conduct crisis assessments and safety planning
• Collaborate with school teams and caregivers
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in student support and intervention planning

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related field
• Active Tennessee licensure or eligibility for Tennessee licensure:

• LCSW
• LPC
• LMSW
• MSW
• Related clinical licenses considered
  • Knowledge of child and adolescent development
  • Ability to pass required background screening

Preferred:

• School-based mental health experience
• Clinical experience with children and adolescents
• Training in trauma-informed care, TF-CBT, DBT, or related modalities
• Crisis intervention experience
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Apply Today

Applications are reviewed within 24 hours.

Join a team that values clinical excellence, work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of students and families throughout Chattanooga.

Thrive Therapies Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.