Therapy Services Therapist

Job Summary

Job Summary

This position provides quality, person-centered, trauma informed, recovery focused therapeutic services to those enrolled in Therapy Services, including the co-occurring out-patient and intensive out-patient programs.

Job Responsibilities

1. Value cultural competence and diversity

   1. Collaborate with staff, members, and the community to gain the perspectives of others having diverse opinions, abilities, values, beliefs, perspectives, and ethnic or cultural backgrounds.
   2. Take deliberate steps to increase their own cultural competency by attending training, events, discussions, workshops, etc.

1. Member Support Duties:

   1. Engage members utilizing a trauma lens and cultural humility to quickly establish trust and build rapport.
   2. Partner with members to help them achieve goals around improving their mental health and substance use
   3. Provide therapeutic services, including individual sessions, group sessions, family/couples therapy, and assessments to members with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and physical health issues. Use evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and harm reduction strategies.
   4. Educate members about the connection between mental health, substance use, and physical health, providing tools to enhance overall wellness.
   5. Empower members by teaching coping strategies, life skills, and relapse prevention skills.
   6. Collaborate with members to develop personalized treatment plans that address mental health, substance use, and physical health needs.
   7. Provide crisis intervention for members in acute distress, ensuring safety and immediate support.
   8. Address mental health and substance use crises with sensitivity and a trauma-informed approach, coordinating with medical and social services teams as necessary.
   9. Assist members with developing interpersonal skills to connect with members of the community and expand their natural support system.
   10. Complete, maintain, and review documentation for agency and funding requirements within all designated timeframes
   11. Develop and provide resources to members based around recovery services.
   12. Demonstrate consistent adherence to the ethical standards and professional conduct guidelines set forth by the American Counseling Association (ACA), National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and the Professional Counselor (PC) Code of Ethics to ensure safe, ethical, and client-centered therapeutic practice.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW), Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), or a related field required.
• Licensure in the state of Tennessee (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or similar) preferred, or working towards licensure.
• At least 2 years of experience providing direct clinical services, preferably with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, substance use, and/or physical health concerns.
• Experience working with trauma, substance use recovery, and/or co-occurring disorders is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and practices is a plus.
• Able to demonstrate strong recovery support competencies and ethical behaviors.
• Must have proven written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy.
• Must have a valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Must be able to show proof of personal automobile insurance.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Employee discounts
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

How to Apply

www.parkcenternashville.org/careers

Details

• Date Posted: September 18, 2026
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Clinician
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Salary Range: 26.88-29.02