The therapist will diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders by applying psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions. They are also responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating discharge or after-care planning.
Join our team as a Masters level Inpatient Therapist!
Located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, our 94-bed treatment center offers superior psychiatric and addiction services to individuals of all ages.
Specializing in exceptional mental health care for various age groups, we cater to adolescent patients aged 12+ and older adults.
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices and thrive in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth, this position is perfect for you!
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Schedule: FT Days- Sunday-Thursday (8:00am-4:30pm EST) Erlanger Hospital offers an extensive array of benefits to our valued team members.
Current offerings encompass: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance Disability benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program Paid Holidays for work-life balance Paid Time Off (PTO) PURPOSE STATEMENT: Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.
Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral health disorders. Conduct psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan. Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient. Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary. Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient, according to facility and professional standards and revise as needed. Maintain a caseload as assigned. Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan. May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan. May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention. May coordinate various clinical and psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
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FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Education/Experience/Skill
REQUIREMENTS: · Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other recognized therapeutic field required. · Two or more years’ experience as a therapist with one or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility required. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate. AHPILOT #LI-EBH We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess state or national licensure. A minimum of two years of experience as a therapist is required, including at least one year of experience with the specific patient population.
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.
