Centerstone·Clarksville, Tennessee
The therapist provides evidence-based psychotherapy to veterans and their families, including individual, couples, and family sessions. They are responsible for conducting clinical intake assessments, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic offers a variety of services to post 9/11 Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and their family members. Therapist will provide evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples and families. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic has a commitment to training, consultation and proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Licensed Therapist will deliver short-term treatment, 8-12 sessions. Licensed Therapists at this location have manageable caseloads, well designed work schedule and consistent clinical support. Salary is commensurate with a General Schedule (GS) 12 for this region. The Therapist will support the Centerstone Mission, Vision and Values in delivering care that changes people’s lives. Therapist will communicate clearly and appropriately; provides excellent customer service.
Essential duties & responsibilities
Provides direct services including treatment for Veterans and their families.
Performs and documents patient’s screenings, psychosocial assessments, and progress and referral information.
Conducts clinical intake assessments on veterans and family members as needed.
Provides individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to clients, with a focus on delivering evidence-based treatments.
Collaborates and coordinates with the caregiver, physician, clinic director, case management and all other disciplines to provide the best care to patients as needed.
Attend weekly clinical, supervision, and administrative meetings. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and reliable.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work and possess a valid license as an LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or Psychologist in Tennessee. A minimum of three years of clinical experience in behavioral healthcare is required, along with proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic practices.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.