Mental Health Therapist - Monroe County Schools

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SCHOOL-BASED THERAPIST

Location: Madisonville, TN (Monroe County Schools)

Salary: $42,300 - $46,700 | 10-Month Position

Make a Difference Where Students Need It Most

Are you passionate about helping children and adolescents overcome behavioral and mental health challenges? Join our team as a School-Based Therapist and provide meaningful counseling services directly within Monroe County schools.

In this role, you'll work closely with students, families, and school staff to support emotional well-being, improve behavioral outcomes, and help students succeed both academically and personally.

This position follows a 10-month school schedule, offering a work-life balance that aligns with the academic calendar.

What You'll Do

• Provide individual counseling services to students in a school setting
• Conduct assessments and develop appropriate diagnoses
• Create and maintain individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Provide family and group counseling as needed
• Collaborate with teachers, school administrators, and caregivers
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and supervision
• Respond professionally and promptly to client and organizational needs

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in:
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Related behavioral health field
• Clinical experience through internships, practicums, or professional employment
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• License eligible or currently licensed in Tennessee (LMSW, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or school-based populations
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment approaches

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a direct impact in local schools
• Consistent daytime schedule
• School-year calendar with breaks aligned to the academic year
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional growth and clinical development opportunities
• Meaningful work serving Monroe County students and families

Compensation

Starting salary: $42,300 - $46,700 for this 10-month position.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.