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Thrive-Therapies

LCSW / LPC Supervisor - School Based - Chattanooga TN Immediate Start

Chattanooga, TN

LCSW / LPC Supervisor - School Based - Chattanooga TN Immediate Start is an open position at Thrive-Therapies in Chattanooga, TN. Apply directly through the employer below, or browse similar roles.

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


We have immediate openings in the greater Chattanooga, TN area starting July 27, 2026 continuing into the 26-27 school year.

Position Summary

As a School-Based Clinical Mental Health Supervisor you provide direct therapeutic services to students K-12 while supervising school-based mental health clinicians pursuing or maintaining licensure. You ensure ethical evidence-based clinical practice, oversee Medicaid-aligned documentation, and sign off on insurance claims for provisionally licensed staff under your supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical supervision to school-based mental health counselors pursuing or maintaining licensure
  • Ensure ethical evidence-based clinical practice aligned with Tennessee licensure standards
  • Support clinicians with case consultation, risk assessment, crisis response guidance, and treatment planning
  • Sign off on all insurance claims for individuals under your purview who are not yet fully licensed
  • Deliver individual and group therapy using trauma-informed evidence-based approaches
  • Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized mental health treatment plans
  • 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 timely clinical documentation and treatment progress records
  • Collaborate with school counselors, special education staff, nurses, and community partners
  • Oversee Medicaid-aligned documentation and partner with billing teams on claims and compliance
  • Required Qualifications

    Active, unrestricted Tennessee licensure: LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT, or Psychologist
    Meets Tennessee requirements to provide clinical supervision
    Minimum 5 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
     
  • Experience working with children and adolescents
  • Familiarity with Medicaid and private insurance billing and documentation requirements
  • 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

  • School-based or community mental health experience
  • Experience supervising early-career or provisionally licensed clinicians
  • Training in TF-CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based modalities
  • Experience with crisis intervention and suicide and self-harm assessment
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    Bilingual capability: Spanish, Somali, or Arabic is a meaningful plus

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