School Based Therapist

Clarvida; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Insurance options

DailyPay

Licensure credits

401(k)

EAP

Pet insurance

Discounts

Mileage reimbursement

Company cellphone

Job summary

Clarvida in Kingsport, Tennessee is seeking a Behavioral Health School Based Therapist to deliver therapeutic services to students and families, coordinating care and connecting with community resources. This role focuses on evidence-based interventions to support positive change and improved functioning within school and community settings.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with families, state agencies, court personnel, and other partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline that qualifies for mental health licensure in Tennessee.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse client populations.
• Ability to meet background check requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy using approved therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to treatment plan development and implementation.
• Support identified treatment goals and behavioral health outcomes.
• Coordinate care and linkage to community resources and services.
• Collaborate with families, state agencies, court personnel, and other involved parties.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Participate in supervision, training, and team collaboration.
• Effectively manage caseload and scheduling of sessions.
• Provide school-based behavioral health services in community settings.
• Support positive client engagement and treatment participation.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Diversity client population experience

Travel willingness 25%

Education

Master’s degree in licensure-qualifying discipline (Tennessee)

Job description

Behavioral Health School Based Therapist

Location: Kingsport, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.23/hr

Date Posted: 11/02/2026

About the Role

The Behavioral Health School Based Therapist provides therapeutic services to clients and families, delivering approved interventions designed to support positive change, improve functioning, and address identified treatment needs. This role includes case coordination, resource linkage, and collaboration with families, state agencies, court personnel, and other support systems to ensure comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy using approved therapeutic interventions


• Conduct assessments and contribute to the development and implementation of treatment plans


• Support identified treatment goals and behavioral health outcomes


• Coordinate care and assist with linkage to community resources and services


• Collaborate with families, state agencies, court personnel, and other involved parties


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation


• Participate in supervision, training, and team collaboration


• Effectively manage caseload and scheduling of sessions


• Provide school-based behavioral health services in community settings


• Support positive client engagement and treatment participation

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline that qualifies for mental health licensure in Tennessee


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work effectively with diverse client populations


• Ability to meet background check requirements


• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure


• Separate sick leave that rolls over annually


• Up to 10 paid holidays*


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options


• DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday


• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All Employees:

• 401(k)


• Free licensure supervision


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Pet insurance


• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment


• Mileage reimbursement*


• Company cellphone

(*Benefits may vary by state or county)

Work Location

Kingsport, Tennessee (On-site/School Location)

Employment Type

Full-time

About Clarvida

Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services.

Learn more: Clarvida Mission, Vision, and Values

See other opportunities: Clarvida Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Keywords

Behavioral Health School Based Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Tennessee Therapy Jobs, Community-Based Therapy, Licensed Therapist Tennessee, School-Based Therapy, Behavioral Health Services, Family Therapy, Clarvida Careers

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