Community Therapist

Omni Family of Services Tennessee Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Licensure Supervision Provided

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Omni Family of Services Tennessee Inc is seeking a FITT Community Therapist for its intensive in-home therapeutic program for youth at risk of out-of-home placement. The role is full time and salaried with a flexible caseload of four clients. Successful candidates will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and have a strong passion for working with youth and their families. Benefits include an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, comprehensive health coverage, and competitive salary based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree focused on therapeutic treatment essential for the role.
• Knowledge of clinical diagnoses and interventions for mental health conditions is crucial.
• A passion for working with youth and families is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling services within the community.
• Work in partnership with youth and families for problem-solving.
• Collaborate with Family Support Specialist to support caregivers.
• Maintain a caseload of 4 youth/families.
• Assist with on-call rotations as needed.
• Attend all staff meetings and training as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve program goals.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of clinical diagnoses using the DSM

Therapeutic treatment methods

Effective communication strategies

Crisis de-escalation techniques

Education

Master’s degree in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, or a behavioral health field

Job description

FITT Community Therapist

FITT (Family Intensive Treatment Team) is an intensive, 90‑day in‑home therapeutic program for youth who are at risk of out‑of‑home placement (e.g., hospitalization, residential, foster care). Position is full time, salaried, with a flexible caseload of approximately four clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family counseling services within the community, utilizing a strength‑based, trauma‑informed approach.
• Work in partnership with youth and their families to develop common approaches to problem‑solving, crisis de‑escalation, and effective communication strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Family Support Specialist (FSS) to support caregivers/guardians.
• Maintain a caseload of 4 youth/families.
• Assist with on‑call rotations.
• Attend all staff meetings, agency training, and community training as assigned by FITT Director.
• Work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues to accomplish program goals.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in mental health counseling, psychology, social work, or a behavioral health field with a focus on therapeutic treatment.
• Strong working knowledge of clinical diagnoses using the DSM and interventions to address mental health conditions.
• A passion for working with youth and their families.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – long‑term retirement plan providing employees with ownership interest.
• Licensure Supervision Provided
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision.
• Mileage reimbursement and more.
• Salary is based on education, experience and licensure.