Outpatient Therapist (Days)

Acadia Healthcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Erlanger Behavioral Health in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Masters‑Level Outpatient Therapist for days to provide compassionate, high‑quality mental health care to our community.

The role involves diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, conducting assessments, and delivering individual, group, or family therapy for patients from adolescents (12+) through older adults in both outpatient and potentially inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

Responsibilities

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques for individuals and families to treat emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

Job description

Overview

PRN Outpatient Therapist (Days)

Erlanger Behavioral Health – Chattanooga, TN

Compensation: $30.43–$40.33/hr

About the Role

Join our team as a Masters‑Level Outpatient Therapist and help provide compassionate, high‑quality care to our community.

Our 94‑bed treatment center offers psychiatric and addiction services for adolescents (12+) through older adults. If you’re passionate about supporting mental health and thrive in a collaborative, growth‑focused environment, this could be the perfect fit.

Purpose of the Position

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders—whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral—while helping patients move toward stability, healing, and long‑term wellness.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
• Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
• Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
• Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed.
• Maintain a caseload as assigned.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
• May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
• May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
• May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.

• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required.

Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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