Therapist for Foster Care Program

Description Job Title: Therapist Location: Kingsport and Morristown ,Tennessee Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $20.19/hr Date Posted: 06/10/2026 About The Role The Therapist I provides Clarvida-approved therapeutic interventions to clients and families to support identified behavioral and emotional changes. This role also assists with case coordination and resource linkage, collaborating with clients, families, and external stakeholders such as DCS, court personnel, and community supports to ensure comprehensive care and successful outcomes. Responsibilities Assess clients during intake and conduct community-based client visits Provide therapeutic services including coping skills development, behavior modification, parenting skills, and crisis intervention Deliver individual, group, and family therapy to assigned clients Transport clients as needed and complete on-call responsibilities Develop, personalize, and update treatment plans in collaboration with the treatment team Ensure all treatment plans comply with Clarvida policies, state regulations, and COA accreditation standards Serve as a liaison and advocate for clients with external professionals and agencies Attend supervision and treatment team meetings and present client progress as required Support team members to ensure optimal outcomes for clients and families Complete clinical documentation within required timeframes and resolve documentation deficits promptly Conduct peer audits and contribute to performance quality improvement initiatives Utilize data collection and analysis to improve client care and program effectiveness Required Qualifications Master’s degree in a field eligible for mental health licensure in Tennessee Thorough knowledge of child development and therapeutic interventions Ability to work with diverse cultural and socioeconomic populations Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills Ability to work flexible hours and travel between locations Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance Preferred Qualifications Experience working with children and adolescents in a therapeutic, community-based environment Compensation & Benefits Full-time Employees: Paid vacation days (increase with tenure) Separate sick leave that rolls over annually Up to 10 paid holidays* Medical, dental, and vision insurance options DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday* Training, development, and continuing education opportunities All Employees: 401(k) Free licensure supervision Pet insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment Mileage reimbursement Cellphone stipend *Benefits may vary by state or county Work Location Tennessee (community-based with travel requirements of 25–50%) Employment Type Full-time About Clarvida Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services. Learn more: See other opportunities: Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Fraud Alert Clarvida never charges fees to apply. Official communication regarding job opportunities will only come from authorized @clarvida.com email addresses, View email address on click.appcast.io, or verified LinkedIn profiles associated with Clarvida email accounts. Keywords Therapist I, Mental Health Therapist, Community-Based Therapy, Child and Family Therapy, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Case Coordination, Clarvida Careers #J-18808-Ljbffr Pathways