Counselor Tier II
Behavioral Health Clinician – Outpatient/Telehealth VBHCS is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Health Clinician to provide outpatient and telehealth services to adults, children, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health and/or substance use concerns. Key Responsibilities · Provide individual, group, family, and/or play therapy using appropriate therapeutic modalities. · Complete intakes, assessments, treatment plans, discharge planning, and referrals. · Administer assessments such as the DLA-20, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, and PHQ-9, as appropriate. · Provide effective counseling through telehealth while maintaining confidentiality, ethical standards, and professional rapport. · Complete clinical documentation accurately and within VBHCS-established timeframes. · Coordinate care with schools, courts, case managers, foster homes, state agencies, families, and other community providers. · Meet established productivity, contractual, licensure, and behavioral health standards. · Follow all applicable laws, regulations, VBHCS Standards of Conduct, policies, and procedures. Qualifications · Master’s degree in a behavioral science field that meets Tennessee behavioral health licensure requirements, such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy. · LMFT, LPC/MHSP, or LCSW preferred; license-eligible candidates encouraged to apply. · Experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families preferred. · Community behavioral health and substance use treatment experience preferred. · Telehealth experience and strong technology/communication skills preferred. · Knowledge of psychotropic medications is a plus. Join VBHCS and make a meaningful difference by providing quality, ethical, client-centered behavioral healthcare in both traditional and virtual settings. Pay: From $62,000.00 per year Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a master’s degree in a behavioral science field that meets Tennessee behavioral health licensure requirements, such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy? Do you have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families? Do you have experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental health, addiction, or co-occurring disorders? Do you live in the Cookeville TN area? Education: Master's (Required) Location: Cookeville, TN (Required) Work Location: Remote