Mental Health Therapist - Clinic Services

TITLE: Mental Health Therapist – Clinic Services POSITION: Full Time, Exempt SUPERVISOR: Director of Behavioral Health Stop burning out. Join a team that grants 27 days of PTO in year 1 plus 12 paid holidays. That's 8 weeks of time off to recharge while making a massive impact in Nashville! About Nashville CARES: Nashville CARES is the premier organization in Middle Tennessee committed to ending the HIV epidemic. Our holistic approach encompasses HIV prevention, treatment, and comprehensive support services for those at risk and living with HIV. Nashville CARES seeks candidates with diverse experiences to work collaboratively with our medical clinic to provide integrated behavioral health services within a medical setting. Our goal is to provide holistic, comprehensive care that help patients address their physical health and mental health needs. This position works on a multi-disciplinary team with other mental health therapists, doctors, and nurses. What you’ll do: Work collaboratively with our medical clinic utilizing collaborative care & behavioral health integration models. Provide a full range of clinical services on-site, off-site, and via telehealth to include mental health and addiction counseling with individuals & couples, brief intervention using SBIRT models, treatment planning, group facilitation, linkage & referrals to community providers, & crisis intervention. Meet with clinic patients to conduct a range of mental health & substance use screenings, provide brief intervention, and refer treatment as needed. Identify and establish contact with key social service providers in the community, specific to mental health & addiction treatment, focusing on linking LGBTQIA+ and HIV+ individuals who are not currently accessing community-based services. Prepare and maintain client records in accordance with licensing & accreditation standards, agency policies/procedures, and for insurance reimbursement. Participate in individual & group clinical supervision & staffing with medical team. Participate in benefit authorization, utilization review, and/or chart audit process. Who you are: Passionate about providing therapy to people with diverse needs, mental health diagnoses, life experiences, and demographics. A team player who also works well independently. Adaptable and flexible. A life-long learner, someone who values personal & professional development. Have strong organizational and documentation skills. Required qualifications: Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology or related area. State of Tennessee unencumbered behavioral health licensure, such as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or equivalent license per degree – or license eligible within the first 90 days of employment. Minimum of 1 year experience in a mental health setting, paid or unpaid (internship experience included). Desire to work with LGBTQIA+ population; desire to work in community mental health with populations with a high prevalence of mental illness, trauma, and substance use. Experience working with populations diverse in race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation. Valid Tennessee Driver’s License, vehicle, and automobile liability insurance to facilitate local travel required for client/agency related business. Preferred qualifications: LCSW or LCSW-seeking (or equivalent license per degree) Two years of clinical or social service experience relating to: HIV/AIDS, co-occurring disorders, substance use, sexual identity issues, grief/loss, trauma, or crisis intervention. Experience providing behavioral health services utilizing telehealth platforms Experience, as a clinician, interfacing with insurance companies Bi-lingual abilities Compensation & Paid Time Off Pay Range: $55,000 – $62,000 per year Paid Time Off: 27 PTO days in year one; up to 37 days by year 10 Paid Holidays: 12 per year Insurance Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance; eligible 1st day of the month after start date Employer-paid group life and long-term disability insurance Retirement Plan: 403(b) option Other Benefits Employee assistance program CEU/training support for professional development Supportive, inclusive work environment The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Nashville CARES is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers and clients. We respect equality and inclusivity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. We respect, value, and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Nashville, TN 37204 (Preferred) Work Location: In person