Behavioral Health Counselor/Therapist Job in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Licensed Professional Counselor - Behavioral Health

Teamhealth - Chattanooga Area Behavioral Health Practice

Counselor/Therapist - Behavioral Health


Job Description

Make a meaningful impact in Southeastern Tennessee. TeamHealth, the nation's leading clinician practice organization, is seeking a fully licensed counselor to join our growing behavioral health team serving long-term care facilities in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. Your patients will be older adults residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities who deserve expert, compassionate psychological care. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated compensation range of $65,000 to $105,694 annually with no cap on productivity income potential. 

This role offers the rare combination of clinical autonomy and organizational support. You craft your practice the way you want to practice it, while TeamHealth's world-class infrastructure handles all the business, billing, and administrative complexity behind the scenes.

Three Reasons Counselors Choose TeamHealth
  • Clinical Autonomy: Practice your way in a supportive environment
  • Exceptional Earnings: FFS model
  • Pure Patient Focus: Zero private practice admin; we handle everything else

Role At A Glance
As a TeamHealth psychotherapist, you'll be an essential member of an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to the mental well-being of older adults. Your day-to-day will include:
  • Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations
  • Delivering evidence-based individual therapy and behavioral interventions
  • Developing and collaborating on individualized treatment plans with care teams
  • Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment as clinically indicated
  • Supporting the overall mental well-being and quality of life of residents
  • Partnering with nursing staff, social workers, and facility leadership on care coordination

What You'll Need 
We're looking for a counselor who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine heart for older adult populations. Requirements include:
  • Master's Degree in counseling or therapy from an accredited program
  • Active, unrestricted counseling license in the state of Tennessee
  • Ability to practice independently and bill insurance/Medicare without supervision
  • Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic intervention skills
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
  • Genuine passion for working with older adults and long-term care populations

Prior experience in psychology, skilled nursing, or behavioral health consultation is a strong advantage, but a commitment to excellent care and willingness to learn is what matters most.

California Applicant Privacy Act:  https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/

Other Details

Job ID: d6086dd3-b825-42bf-87e5-1f02e1f8c138

Practice Type: Employee

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Open to Search Firm Solicitations: No

Parent Company


Hiring Organization


Teamhealth - Chattanooga Area Behavioral Health Practice
3530 KEITH ST NW
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37312


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