Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist - In-Office/Virtual

Gilder Search Group; Clarksville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Pathways to Wellness in Tennessee is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to support clients across the state, with both in-office and virtual options. An independent Tennessee license is required, and the role may involve in-person clinics in Cordova and Clarksville.

You will conduct assessments, provide individual, family, and group therapies via secure platforms, develop treatment plans, coordinate care, and maintain compliant documentation while collaborating with a

Qualifications

• Licensed in Tennessee (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of counseling experience in behavioral health, substance use, or mental health settings.
• Proficient in CPT/ICD-10 coding and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy via secure virtual platforms.
• Develop and update treatment plans per standards.
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Maintain confidential clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Make referrals to primary care, specialists, and community agencies.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapeutic intervention

Written and verbal communication

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Tennessee licensure (LCSW, LPC-MHSP)

Job description

Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist – In-Office/Virtual

Pathways to Wellness – Tennessee

Website- pathwaystoday.com

Position Summary

Pathways to Wellness is seeking a Virtual Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist to support clients across Tennessee. This position requires an independent license in the state of Tennessee. We have both in-person and virtual positions available. We are located in Cordova and Clarksville, Tennessee.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides individual, family, and group therapy as medically necessary and aligned with treatment goals using secure virtual platforms.
• Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments to determine appropriateness for services and informs diagnosis and treatment planning using secure virtual platforms.
• Develops and updates individualized treatment plans in accordance with state and licensing standards using secure virtual platforms.
• Coordinates discharge planning and continuity of care for clients transitioning to other services or levels of care using secure virtual platforms.
• Makes referrals to primary care providers, specialists, and community agencies as appropriate using secure virtual platforms.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record using secure virtual platforms.

Client Support & Collaboration

• Creates a therapeutic environment that promotes safety, trust, and high-quality care for clients and their families using secure virtual platforms.
• Collaborates with internal team members and external referral sources to support client progress using secure virtual platforms.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, clinical meetings, and treatment team meetings as required using secure virtual platforms.

Professional Practice

• Maintains professional competence through ongoing continuing education and training.
• Practices in accordance with HIPAA requirements and ethical obligations to protect client privacy.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respects differences in gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, age, sexual orientation, and other factors relevant to client identity.
• Supports adherence to accreditation and certification standards.
• Understanding of CPT and ICD10 coding and clinical documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Uses effective verbal and written communication skills in all professional interactions.
• Maintains positive working relationships with clients, coworkers, external partners, and community agencies.
• Uses independent judgment and initiative within policy guidelines.
• Participates in problem-solving and clinical collaboration with colleagues and leadership when needed.
• Comfortable with virtual service delivery.

Required Knowledge

• Health care laws and regulations, including HIPAA and relevant accreditation standards.
• Best practices for behavioral health treatment, assessment, and care coordination.
• Principles of program planning, clinical documentation, and professional ethics.
• Proficient in using technology, including computer applications and software.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and manage caseload efficiently.
• Ability to recognize and solve clinical or procedural problems.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Effective organization, time management, and use of independent judgment.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Education & Experience Requirements

• LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or related Tennessee licensure
• Minimum 1 year of experience providing counseling services in behavioral health, substance use, or mental health settings (outpatient experience preferred).

Compensation

Competitive pay based on experience; includes paid time off (PTO) and benefits package.