Foster Care Therapist

DescriptionFoster Care TherapistLocation: Columbia, Tennessee (Community-based / On-site)Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $20.49 per hourDate Posted:04/29/2026 About the Role Clarvida is seeking a Therapist to provide approved therapeutic interventions to children, adolescents, and families in Tennessee. In this role, you will support meaningful behavioral and emotional change by delivering evidence-based therapy and assisting with case coordination and resource linkage when needed. You will collaborate with families, the Department of Children’s Services (DCS), court personnel, and other involved supports to help clients achieve treatment goals and improved stability. This position requires flexibility to meet program needs and may involve providing services across multiple locations. Responsibilities Provide individual and family therapy using approved therapeutic interventionsConduct assessments and support development and implementation of treatment plansAssist with case coordination and linkage to community resourcesCollaborate with families, DCS, court personnel, and other involved partiesSupport identified treatment goals and behavioral health outcomesMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationParticipate in supervision, training, and team collaboration Requirements Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline allowing mental health licensure in TennesseeCPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain prior to working with clientsKnowledge of child development and therapeutic interventionsExperience working with families with significant needsAbility to work flexible hours based on program needsAbility to work across multiple locationsAbility to meet background check requirements Compensation & Benefits $20.49 per hourFull-time Full-Time EmployeesPaid vacation days that increase with tenureSeparate sick leave that rolls over annuallyUp to 10 paid holidays*Medical, dental, and vision insurance optionsDailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for paydayTraining, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirementsAll Employees 401(k)Free licensure supervisionPet insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramNational discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainmentMileage reimbursementCell phone stipend *Benefit availability may vary by state/county. Employment Type Full-time How to Apply If you are a licensed or license-eligible therapist passionate about supporting children and families through meaningful behavioral health services, we encourage you to apply for the Therapist role with Clarvida. Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-valuesSee other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida Equal Opportunity Statement 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 category. Keywords therapist Tennessee, behavioral health therapist TN, child and family therapy Tennessee, community-based mental health services, licensed therapist Tennessee, Clarvida careers