Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT)

Monroe-Harding-Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Harding in Nashville, TN seeks a qualified TF-CBT Therapist to deliver trauma-focused therapy to foster children and families. You will provide individual, conjoint, and family sessions within a supportive, multidisciplinary team, ensuring care translates to daily life and recovery.

The role requires a Master's degree in a mental health field, 5+ years of clinical experience, and licensure or eligibility in Tennessee.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for licensure and practice.
• Experience delivering TF-CBT and trauma-focused therapies preferred.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills required.
• Familiarity with TF-CBT certification process or active pursuit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver TF-CBT to foster children and caregivers (individual, conjoint, and family sessions).
• Maintain accurate progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Conduct trauma assessments, diagnostic intakes, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with case managers, Monroe Harding staff, DCS, and external providers for coordinated care.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Offer consultation and training to staff on TF-CBT principles and trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

TF-CBT

Documentation & record-keeping

Family-centered practice

Cultural humility

Education

Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

Job description

Description

Be the Person Who Helps a Child Heal From the Inside Out

This job helps you remember why you became a therapist and offers a front-row seat to a child's healing.

For more than 130 years, Monroe Harding has stood beside children and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma. Every child in foster care carries the weight of what happened to them—and every child deserves someone equipped to help them carry it forward, not stay stuck in it.

As a Full-Time Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT Therapist), you'll provide specialized therapeutic care to foster children, foster families, and birth families connected to Monroe Harding's programs. You'll be the clinician in the room when a child finally feels safe enough to tell their story—and the steady presence who helps them build the resilience to write what comes next.

This isn't a job where healing happens behind a closed door and nowhere else. You'll deliver structured TF-CBT sessions, lead psychoeducational groups, respond in moments of crisis, and partner with the caregivers and case teams surrounding each child, so the progress made in session carries into everyday life.

The Opportunity

TF-CBT Therapists are central to the emotional healing and stabilization of youth impacted by trauma within Monroe Harding's Mental Health program. You'll carry a caseload of foster children and their families, delivering individual, conjoint, and family sessions while serving as a trauma-informed resource for the broader care team. Every session is different, but every session moves a child closer to hope.

What You'll Do

• Deliver TF-CBT to foster children and their caregivers (foster and birth families), including individual, conjoint, and family sessions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Conduct comprehensive trauma assessments, diagnostic intakes, and treatment planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries.
• Facilitate trauma-informed psychoeducational groups and family support sessions.
• Collaborate with case managers, Monroe Harding and DCS staff, and external providers to ensure coordinated care.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Offer consultation and training to staff on trauma-informed practices and TF-CBT principles.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We know the work we do is meaningful—and we also know it can be challenging. That's why we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, your family, your financial future, and your professional growth.

• Employer-supported medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision and support toward TF-CBT certification
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families every day

Who We Are

Since 1893, Monroe Harding has helped more than 16,000 children and young adults move beyond trauma to experience hope. Our work is guided by Optimism, Inclusion, Curiosity, Personal Accountability, and Collaboration.

Our Values

Our values aren't words on a wall—they guide every decision we make and every relationship we build. We believe the best outcomes happen when compassionate professionals work together to help children and families heal.

Hiring Process

Monroe Harding serves young people who have experienced some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. Their safety and wellbeing are non-negotiable. All offers of employment are contingent on passing a thorough background check and proof of a valid Tennessee Driver's License. The Diana Screen® is administered to all potential applicants to help ensure that ethical boundaries between children and adults are maintained.

At Monroe Harding, the safety and protection of the youth entrusted to us is our #1 priority.

We take this seriously, and we are confident the right candidate will too.

Monroe Harding is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected status.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and interview procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at fostercare@monroeharding or call 615-298-5573.

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed care and family-centered practice
• Strong understanding of child development, attachment, and the impact of trauma
• Ability to engage diverse family systems with empathy and cultural humility
• Skilled in de-escalation, crisis response, and therapeutic rapport-building
• Effective communicator with strong documentation and organizational skills
• Flexible, collaborative, and resilient in high-pressure environments
• Certified or actively pursuing certification in TF-CBT

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, preferably with foster youth and families
• Licensed or license-eligible in Tennessee (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT)
• Experience with underserved populations and trauma-informed modalities required
• Familiarity with DBT, motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy is a plus
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License

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