Chattanooga Metro - LCSW Supervisor — School-Based Mental Health

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group clinical supervision to pre-licensed mental health clinicians working within Thrive’s school-based mental health program
• Ensure supervisees meet state licensure requirements for supervised hours, documentation, and competency development; maintain accurate supervision logs
• Conduct regular supervision meetings addressing clinical skill development, ethical practice, case conceptualization, and self-care for early-career clinicians serving trauma-exposed populations
• Serve as the clinical backstop for supervisees facing high-risk situations — crisis, suicidality, mandatory reporting, or complex family dynamics
• Participate in Thrive clinical leadership meetings to represent the school mental health team

Clinical Supervision

• Carry a direct caseload of students K–12 requiring individual counseling, group counseling, crisis support, and mental health consultation
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT skills, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, and others)
• Conduct mental health assessments, risk evaluations, and safety planning for students presenting with acute needs
• Complete required IEP and service documentation in compliance with IDEA and state standards — supported by Thrive’s AI documentation tools

School Systems & Collaboration

• Partner with school psychologists, special education teachers, BCBAs, and related services providers on IEP teams for students with mental health-related eligibility
• Consult with school administrators, general education teachers, and student support teams on student mental health needs and crisis response protocols
• Coordinate mandatory reporting obligations and family communication in complex cases
• Contribute to building-level mental health programming, including SEL initiatives and trauma-informed school practices

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with active state licensure in good standing; Supervisory credential, endorsement, or eligibility where required by state law; Minimum 3 years post-licensure clinical experience, with at least 1 year in a school-based or child/adolescent mental health setting; Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, mandatory reporting obligations, and school-based mental health documentation requirements
• PREFERRED: Prior experience providing clinical supervision to pre-licensed social workers or counselors; Training in trauma-informed care, TF-CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based models for school-aged populations; Experience with crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning in school settings; Bilingual (Spanish) — bilingual LCSWs are strongly encouraged to apply

Compensation Structure

• Compensation is paid over 10 months, aligned to the school-year calendar.
• Base Compensation: W-2 Base Salary $62,000 – $75,100, based on experience; A salary that reflects the expertise you bring.
• A salary that reflects the expertise you bring.
• Additional Earning Potential! Longevity Structure: Up to $2,000 — paid after completing your first full school year.
• CEU Stipend: $750 your first year → growing up to $2,000 after five years.
• Performance Bonus: Paid annually after exceeding performance metrics.

Benefits Offerings

• Health Coverage — At No Cost to You (W-2 Employees Only): Medical, dental, and vision insurance — Thrive covers 100% of employee premiums; Choice of HSA-eligible high-deductible plan or traditional PPO; Nationwide PPO network; Dependent and family coverage available; 401(k) with up to 5% company match; Optional voluntary benefits: supplemental life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and FSA.
• Time Off & Schedule (W-2 Employees Only): School-year calendar — school holidays off, amounting to 30+ paid days annually; PTO and Sick days.
• Additional Professional Supports (All Employees): Malpractice and professional liability insurance — fully covered by Thrive; No personal policy required; Quarterly professional development led by clinical leadership — school-based, substantive, and paid; Paid Summer Intensive — pre-year clinical PD that brings the full Thrive team together annually; No non-compete agreement — your professional mobility is yours to keep; State LCSW licensure renewal and NASW dues reimbursed annually.