Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT)

About the Role

Monroe Harding has stood beside children and young adults who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma for more than 130 years. As a Full-Time Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (TF-CBT Therapist), you'll provide specialized therapeutic care to foster children, foster families, and birth families connected to Monroe Harding's programs. You'll deliver structured TF-CBT sessions, lead psychoeducational groups, respond in moments of crisis, and partner with the caregivers and case teams surrounding each child.

What You'll Do

• Deliver TF-CBT to foster children and their caregivers (foster and birth families), including individual, conjoint, and family sessions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries
• Conduct comprehensive trauma assessments, diagnostic intakes, and treatment planning
• Facilitate trauma-informed psychoeducational groups and family support sessions
• Collaborate with case managers, Monroe Harding and DCS staff, and external providers to ensure coordinated care
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed
• Offer consultation and training to staff on trauma-informed practices and TF-CBT principles
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, preferably with foster youth and families
• Licensed or license-eligible in Tennessee (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT)
• Experience with underserved populations and trauma-informed modalities required
• Certified or actively pursuing certification in TF-CBT
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License
• Demonstrated commitment to trauma-informed care and family-centered practice
• Strong understanding of child development, attachment, and the impact of trauma
• Ability to engage diverse family systems with empathy and cultural humility
• Skilled in de-escalation, crisis response, and therapeutic rapport-building
• Effective communicator with strong documentation and organizational skills
• Flexible, collaborative, and resilient in high-pressure environments
• Familiarity with DBT, motivational interviewing, and family systems therapy is a plus

Benefits

• Employer-supported medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision and support toward TF-CBT certification
• The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families every day