Mental Health Therapist/Counselor (School-based) - Chattanooga, TN
Company: Thrive Therapies Group
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Be the On-Site Therapist
Changing How Schools Do Mental Health You became a therapist to
make an impact—let’s make that impact where it matters most. 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.
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. Why Therapists Love
Working with Us: -Autonomy with support: Be the on-site clinical
lead—own your schedule, referrals, and coordination loops—with
access to consultation and case support. -Predictable school-day
hours: Align work with bell schedules; minimal evenings/weekends.
-Collaborative school teams: Partner with teachers, counselors, and
administrators for whole-child support. -Trauma-informed community:
Shared tools, de-escalation strategies, and ongoing skills-based
training. -Resource library: Evidence-based protocols and templates
so you never start from scratch. Requirements: -Master’s degree in
Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage & Family Therapy. -Tennessee
license or provisional (e.g., LCSW/LMSW, LPC-MHSP/LPC temp, LMFT).
Thrive provides required clinical supervision hours for eligible
LMSW and provisional licensees toward independent licensure.
-Successful background check prior to start. -School-based or
community mental health experience preferred. -Demonstrated
commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed care and
educational equity. -Bonus: Fluency in a global language (e.g.,
Spanish, Somali, Arabic). What You'll Do: -Provide individual/group
therapy using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches. -Stand up
services as the clinician at your site: intake flow, scheduling,
teacher outreach, and referral pathways. -Coordinate with educators
and families while protecting confidentiality and dignity. -Track
outcomes (attendance/engagement/goal progress) and document timely,
accurate notes. -Lead brief staff consults, wellness groups, or
debrief sessions as needed. Compensation: 1099: Starting at
$32/hour, commensurate with experience. What Makes Us Different: We
center clinicians who center kids. You’ll have the independence to
lead your school-site program and the backing of a
multidisciplinary team. We prioritize student dignity, staff
partnership, and data-informed care - so you can see and show the
difference your work makes. Our Mission: Thrive is on a mission to
revolutionize the care of children with disabilities and those
facing barriers to care. 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.
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