Clinical Therapist

Family Care Center; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Care Center in Smyrna, TN seeks an independently licensed behavioral health clinician to provide counseling and mental health services. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, and coordinated care for a broad age range, with reference to internal or external referrals for higher-level care as needed.

The position emphasizes clinician-led care, ongoing supervision, and opportunities for growth through research and continuing education in a supportive clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with varied age groups.
• State licensure as LPC-MHSP, LCSW, or LMFT required; play therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling in office setting.
• Conduct initial assessments and comprehensive evaluations to determine clients' needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
• Provide evidence-based counseling using various modalities.
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and continuing education.

Skills

Counseling

Assessment

Treatment planning

Ethics & compliance

Referral coordination

Education

Master's degree (SW/ counseling/ psychology)

Job description

Description

Where behavioral health behaves differently.

At Family Care Center, we are on a mission to transform lives by elevating behavioral health care. Our journey began in 2016 when two U.S. Army Veterans founded Family Care Center to help service members, Veterans and their families. We continue that tradition today, caring for people of all ages across a broad range of conditions with nearly 30 outpatient clinics in communities across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee and Texas.

If you’d like to work for one of the nation's fastest-growing behavioral health providers while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to make a positive impact on the well-being of your local community, we look forward to hearing from you.

NOW RECRUITING EXPERTS IN COLLABORATION AND COMPASSION.

• WE FOCUS ON YOU, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON YOUR PATIENTS: Our comprehensive support system enables you to build a robust and profitable caseload, while ensuring you have the autonomy, time and resources to deliver exceptional care.
• BALANCED LIFESTYLE AND OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with no on-call, weekend or evening hours. Dedicate more time to your patients with top-notch administrative staff and feel supported in our beautiful, modern clinics.
• CLINICIAN-LED CARE: Family Care Center clinics are run by clinicians. That means we empower each of our providers with the autonomy to make the best decisions for them and their patients.
• UNPARALLELED GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES: Paths to grow your career and engage in research and continuing education, enriching your professional journey.
• ADVANCED TIME-SAVING TECHNOLOGY: Dedicate more time to your patients with AI-supported clinical documentation and a behavioral-health focused EHR.
• COLLABORATIVE TEAM: Join forces with a diverse clinical team comprised of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs/PAs, psychologists, TMS specialists and support staff to provide comprehensive care.
• IMPRESSIVE RETENTION RATES: Our compassionate, welcoming approach has helped us earn a higher-than-average provider retention rate of 88%.
• PROVEN OUTCOMES: Our track record of superior outcomes, as reported by our patients, demonstrates our dedication to delivering high-quality care.
• COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: We prioritize your overall well-being and financial security. Enjoy a full suite of competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, fertility, retirement, wellness, profit sharing and more.

Position Overview

Functions as an independently licensed behavioral health clinician, offering counseling and mental health services encompassing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders and related psychological concerns. Therapists strive to meet patients' social needs and coordinate referrals to internal or external sources for specialized care, hospitalization, or advanced psychiatric evaluations and interventions as necessary.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling services in our office setting
• Conduct initial assessments and comprehensive evaluations to determine clients' mental health needs
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and clients' goals
• Provide evidence-based counseling and therapy to clients using various therapeutic modalities
• Monitor client progress while maintaining ethical and legal standards by keeping accurate and up-to-date client records to ensure compliance with treatment plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for clients
• Participate in regular supervision, staff meetings, and continuing education activities to enhance professional development

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field required
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience working with individuals ranging from children to geriatric populations
• Demonstrates experience in implementing evidence-based treatments for various behavioral health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
• State licensure as Licensed Professional Counselor Mental Health Service Provider (LPC – MHSP), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required
• Registered play therapist preferred

Total Annual Compensation

• $78,000 – $115,000+ (based on experience and patient care). Base salary is determined by years of experience (YOE). Includes bi-weekly premium pay, with additional earnings for hours above target. Also eligible for specialty services outcomes bonuses (TMS & IOP).

Location

Smyrna Clinic - 889 Seven Oaks Blvd, Ste. 1110, Smyrna, TN 37167

Family Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.