RESIDENTIAL THERAPIST

Around the Role

Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• A day in the life of a Therapist at Norris Academy is rarely the same, HARD WORK, EXCITING, IMPACTFUL, and very REWARDING.
• Our therapists are responsible for the overall delivery and implementation of each individual Client Treatment Plan.
• Attend child and family team meetings, and attend treatment team meetings.
• Complete individual and group therapy sessions, and complete assessments and reports as required by the county and state.

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• Master’s degree required and license eligible in TN
• At least 1-year prior experience working with children in a residential setting
• Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
• Have a passion to work with and help children

Perks & Benefits

• Free meals on shift
• Opportunities for career growth, nationwide
• Earn PTO from day one of employment
• Be sure to check out all the benefits ROP has to offer here: ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

Pay

$58,000 per year. Negotiable, with experience/education/license.

Schedule/Shifts

Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts

Benefits

• Be sure to check out all the benefits ROP has to offer here: ROP-benefits-and-perks-2