School-Based Mental Health Clinician - LCSW LPC LMSW - Chattanooga TN - $43K-$60K

Thrive Therapies Group is a pediatric healthcare organization that delivers care exclusively in schools because school is where clinical care becomes transformative. Where therapy turns into learning, friendships, and belonging. Built by providers, for providers.

We have immediate openings in the greater Chattanooga, TN area starting now continuing into the 26-27 school year.

Position Summary

As a School-Based Mental Health Clinician you conduct trauma-informed intake assessments, develop individualized mental health treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy to students K-12 experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral health challenges. You collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, families, and community partners to ensure students have consistent, skilled clinical support in their natural environment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct trauma-informed intake assessments and develop individualized mental health treatment plans

Deliver individual and small group evidence-based therapy including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques

Assess suicide and self-harm risk, develop safety plans, and respond to mental health crises

Facilitate family meetings, caregiver training, and mental health education Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and treatment progress records

Collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, nurses, and community partners

Contribute to mental health awareness initiatives and staff training

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Mental Health, or related clinical field
Active Tennessee licensure: LCSW, LPC, LMSW, MSW, or equivalent

Knowledge of child development, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Current CPR and First Aid certification

Clear background check and proof of immunization status per district requirements

Preferred Qualifications

2 or more years of school-based mental health, clinical social work, or school counseling experience

Training in TF-CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based modalities

Experience with crisis intervention and suicide and self-harm assessment

Bilingual capability: Spanish, Somali, or Arabic is a meaningful plus

Why Thrive

100% of our clinicians chose to return for the 26-27 school year. That does not happen by accident.

Our founder was once one of those kids whose needs went unidentified until third grade. School-based clinicians changed her life. She built Thrive to bring that care forward.