Therapist - PRN

Perimeter Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson is seeking a PRN master's level Mental Health Therapist to serve adolescents with high‑quality, evidence‑based care. Join a team dedicated to improved outcomes through structured treatment plans and family involvement.

The role involves intake interviews, group and individual therapy, discharge planning, and timely documentation, with a focus on compassionate, confidential care in a pediatric/adolescent setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and administers therapeutic plans from intake interviews and history.
• Observes clients for behavioral changes and tracks progress.
• Conducts group therapy sessions and weekly individual/family therapy.
• Coordinates discharge planning 24–48 hours in advance.
• Maintains documentation within 24 hours of counseling sessions.
• Ensures accurate client information sharing per guidelines.

Education

Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has a great opportunity for a PRN master's Level Mental Health Therapist as we expand our growing company! If you are seeking an opportunity to work with a great team and be able to help improve adolescent's lives by providing high quality care, then apply today!

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson offers acute and residential services to children and adolescents. Our mission is to obtain the best staff and utilize state of the art, evidence-based treatment protocols, resulting in the best outcomes for our patients.

The Therapist’s responsibilities include the following:

• 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 Mental Health Therapist’s candidates should have the following:

• 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

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

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. #INDJAX