Master's Level Therapist INTERN at Perimeter Healthcare Jackson, TN

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a full-time Master’s level Mental Health Therapist Intern to join our inpatient team. Responsibilities include intake interviews, developing treatment plans, group and individual therapy, and discharge planning with strict documentation timelines.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in a related field, at least 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience, and eligibility for Tennessee licensure (LAC/LCSW/LPC/LMFT) or reciprocity from another state.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field is required.
• At least one year of related experience in inpatient psychiatric settings is required.
• Must be eligible to become Licensed Tennessee LAC, LCSW, LPC or LMFT (reciprocity license from another state acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and administers therapeutic treatment plans after intake interviews and history review.
• Monitors client progress and adjusts treatment plans accordingly.
• Conducts group therapy sessions and weekly individual and family therapy per plan.
• Coordinates discharge planning 24–48 hours in advance.
• Maintains clear, confidential documentation within 24 hours of each session.
• Responds to emergencies and ensures accurate communication of information.

Education

Master's degree (MA/MS) in psychology, counseling, social work or related field

Job description

Master's Level Therapist Intern – Perimeter Healthcare, Jackson, TN

We are seeking a full‑time Master's Level Mental Health Therapist Intern to join our expanding team.

Therapist Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and administers therapeutic treatment plan by performing intake interviews for medical and psychological history and compiles all pertinent documents to facilitate treatment plan.
• Observes client for abnormal physical or mental behavior and monitors progress with components of treatment plan.
• Conducts group therapy sessions.
• Conducts weekly individual and family therapy sessions according to treatment plans.
• Coordinates discharge planning 24‑48 hours in advance.
• Performs daily tasks of counseling by instructing clients in progress charting.
• Responds to any emergency involving clients in treatment.
• Performs community relations by ensuring all written and verbal information is clear, concise, legible and accurate.
• Completes documentation within 24 hours of completion.
• Documents all external and internal contacts and relays client information according to company and governmental guidelines maintaining appropriate confidentiality.

Qualified Candidates

• Education: Master's degree (MA/MS) in psychology, counseling, social work or related field required.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in inpatient setting with psychiatric experience required.
• Licensure: Must be eligible to become Licensed Tennessee LAC, LCSW, LPC or LMFT. Able to consider someone who has a reciprocity license from another state.
• Schedule: Full‑time days Monday‑Friday with some weekend availability.

EEO

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.