Mental Health Therapist – Clinic-Based

Nashville CARES

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Job Summary

Nashville CARES is seeking candidates with a diversity of work and life experience to work collaboratively with our medical clinic to provide integrated behavioral health services within the medical setting. Our goal is to provide holistic, comprehensive services that help patients address their physical health and mental health needs seamlessly. This position works on a multi-disciplinary team with other mental health therapists, doctors, nurses, and others. We seek to maintain a supportive working environment for staff while also delivering excellent mental health services to our clients.  At Nashville CARES, we believe just as strongly in work-life balance as we do in our mission statement and are seeking candidates who feel as strongly about that as we do. If you love supporting the team you work with, have a good sense of humor, believe in the importance of meeting clients where they are, and are looking to grow with an organization in your next role, this might be the position for you.

Who we are:

• Nashville CARES is an organization that is passionate about ending the HIV epidemic in Middle Tennessee.
• We provide medical care, mental health services, and support services to those living with HIV and prevention services to stop the spread of HIV in the community. Our hope is to achieve a world where HIV infections are rare and, when they do occur, that people have access to services to achieve optimal health and self-sufficiency, without stigma or discrimination.
• We approach our staff and clients with respect and compassion while holding appropriate boundaries.
• We provide comprehensive wrap-around services, including case management, medical care, mental health services, housing assistance, nutrition, transportation, and assistance with insurance & prescription needs.
• We maintain an environment where staff are encouraged to grow and develop skills to help them advance in their career.

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

• Work collaboratively with our medical clinic utilizing collaborative care & behavioral health integration models;
• Meet with clinic patients to conduct a range of mental health & substance use screenings, provide brief intervention, and refer to treatment as needed;
• Provide a full range of clinical services on-site, off-site, and via telehealth to include: brief intervention using SBIRT models, mental health and addiction treatment services, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, individual and couples counseling, group facilitation, & crisis intervention;
• Identify, establish, and/or maintain contact with key social service providers in the community, specific to mental health & addiction treatment, with a focus on linking LGBTQIA+ and HIV+ individuals who are not currently accessing community-based service;
• Prepare and maintain necessary client records and reports in accordance with licensing and accreditation standards, agency policies/procedures, and insurance reimbursement;
• Participate in benefit authorization, utilization review, and/or chart audit process, as requested;
• Participate in weekly individual and group clinical supervision as well as staffing with the medical team. 

Who you are:

• A person who is passionate about providing therapy to people with diverse needs, mental health diagnoses, life experiences, and demographics.
• A person who is adaptable & flexible.
• A team player who also works well independently.
• A lifelong learner; someone who values personal & professional development.
• A person who values work-life balance.
• A person with strong organizational and documentation skills.

Qualifications

Required

• 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 who have 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, etc;
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License, vehicle, and automobile liability insurance to facilitate local travel required for client/agency-related business. 

Preferred

• LCSW or LCSW-seeking (or equivalent license per degree) preferred
• 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 preferred

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a COVER LETTER explaining why you are specifically interested in this position to be considered.

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Details

• Date Posted: July 23, 2024
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Working Hours: Mon-Fri