Rival
School-Based Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Therapist Supervisor
Rival, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
At Thrive Therapies, we place licensed mental health professionals in K-12 schools across under-resourced communities, because we believe every student deserves access to expert, compassionate support. As a
School-Based Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor , you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and effective mental health services for students across Chattanooga-area schools. We’re a mission-driven team partnering directly with schools to bring trauma-informed, evidence-based care into the school day - where it can change outcomes fastest.
This is more than a supervisory position: it’s an opportunity to
shape clinical practice, mentor emerging clinicians, and strengthen school partnerships , all while helping build a growing, mission-driven organization.
Compensation & Benefits
1099: Starting at $50/hr, commensurate with experience, 3 days a week (24 hours)
School-year schedule with holidays and breaks aligned to partner districts
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Supportive administrative infrastructure so you can focus on clinical leadership
$50 - $60 an hour
What You’ll Do Clinical Supervision & Leadership
Provide
high-quality clinical supervision
to school-based mental health counselors (individuals pursuing or maintaining licensure)
Ensure ethical, evidence-based clinical practice aligned with
Tennessee licensure standards
and best practices
Support clinicians with case consultation, risk assessment, crisis response guidance, and treatment planning
Model strong clinical judgment and professional boundaries in school settings
Medicaid Billing Oversight & Compliance
Oversee Medicaid-aligned service delivery and documentation for school-based mental health services
Ensure clinicians understand and adhere to:
Insurance-eligible services (including Medicaid) and medical necessity standards
Proper session structure, progress notes, and treatment plans
Timely and accurate documentation requirements
Sign off on all Insurance claims for individuals under your purview who are not yet fully licensed.
Review clinical documentation to support clean claims, audit readiness, and compliance
Partner with Thrive’s billing and administrative teams to:
Address denials, corrections, and documentation gaps
Support continuous improvement in reimbursement processes
Align clinical practice with payer requirements without compromising care quality
Provide training and ongoing guidance to clinicians on Medicaid/Private Insurance billing expectations in school-based settings
Quality, Compliance & Documentation
Oversee clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with:
Tennessee licensing requirements
Medicaid/Private Insurance and payer standards (where applicable)
School-based service expectations
Support audit readiness and continuous improvement efforts
School & Community Partnership
Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and support staff to ensure seamless integration of mental health services
Provide consultation and guidance on school-based mental health best practices
Support positive, solution-oriented relationships with families and caregivers
Team Development & Culture
Mentor clinicians through reflective supervision, feedback, and professional development
Contribute to Thrive’s
culture of accountability, growth, and mission alignment
Support onboarding and training of new mental health staff
Partner with Thrive leadership on program development and service expansion in the Chattanooga region
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted
Tennessee licensure
(LPC-MHSP, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist)
Meets
Tennessee requirements to provide clinical supervision
Minimum
5+ years of clinical experience , with at least
2 years in a supervisory role
Experience working with
children and adolescents
Familiarity with
Medicaid/Private Insurance billing and documentation requirements
Preferred Experience
School-based or community mental health experience
Experience supervising early-career clinicians or provisionally licensed providers
Comfort operating in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Why Mental Health Counselor Leaders Choose Thrive
In-person, school-embedded roles with decision-making authority
Partnership with school leaders to shape services, schedules, and caseloads
Direct access to Thrive’s clinical and operational leadership—your perspective informs decisions
Ongoing support with lots of autonomy
A culture of belonging where leaders are trusted, visible, and heard
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School-Based Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor , you’ll play a pivotal leadership role in ensuring high-quality, compliant, and effective mental health services for students across Chattanooga-area schools. We’re a mission-driven team partnering directly with schools to bring trauma-informed, evidence-based care into the school day - where it can change outcomes fastest.
This is more than a supervisory position: it’s an opportunity to
shape clinical practice, mentor emerging clinicians, and strengthen school partnerships , all while helping build a growing, mission-driven organization.
Compensation & Benefits
1099: Starting at $50/hr, commensurate with experience, 3 days a week (24 hours)
School-year schedule with holidays and breaks aligned to partner districts
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Supportive administrative infrastructure so you can focus on clinical leadership
$50 - $60 an hour
What You’ll Do Clinical Supervision & Leadership
Provide
high-quality clinical supervision
to school-based mental health counselors (individuals pursuing or maintaining licensure)
Ensure ethical, evidence-based clinical practice aligned with
Tennessee licensure standards
and best practices
Support clinicians with case consultation, risk assessment, crisis response guidance, and treatment planning
Model strong clinical judgment and professional boundaries in school settings
Medicaid Billing Oversight & Compliance
Oversee Medicaid-aligned service delivery and documentation for school-based mental health services
Ensure clinicians understand and adhere to:
Insurance-eligible services (including Medicaid) and medical necessity standards
Proper session structure, progress notes, and treatment plans
Timely and accurate documentation requirements
Sign off on all Insurance claims for individuals under your purview who are not yet fully licensed.
Review clinical documentation to support clean claims, audit readiness, and compliance
Partner with Thrive’s billing and administrative teams to:
Address denials, corrections, and documentation gaps
Support continuous improvement in reimbursement processes
Align clinical practice with payer requirements without compromising care quality
Provide training and ongoing guidance to clinicians on Medicaid/Private Insurance billing expectations in school-based settings
Quality, Compliance & Documentation
Oversee clinical documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with:
Tennessee licensing requirements
Medicaid/Private Insurance and payer standards (where applicable)
School-based service expectations
Support audit readiness and continuous improvement efforts
School & Community Partnership
Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and support staff to ensure seamless integration of mental health services
Provide consultation and guidance on school-based mental health best practices
Support positive, solution-oriented relationships with families and caregivers
Team Development & Culture
Mentor clinicians through reflective supervision, feedback, and professional development
Contribute to Thrive’s
culture of accountability, growth, and mission alignment
Support onboarding and training of new mental health staff
Partner with Thrive leadership on program development and service expansion in the Chattanooga region
What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted
Tennessee licensure
(LPC-MHSP, LCSW, LMFT, or Psychologist)
Meets
Tennessee requirements to provide clinical supervision
Minimum
5+ years of clinical experience , with at least
2 years in a supervisory role
Experience working with
children and adolescents
Familiarity with
Medicaid/Private Insurance billing and documentation requirements
Preferred Experience
School-based or community mental health experience
Experience supervising early-career clinicians or provisionally licensed providers
Comfort operating in fast-paced, collaborative environments
Why Mental Health Counselor Leaders Choose Thrive
In-person, school-embedded roles with decision-making authority
Partnership with school leaders to shape services, schedules, and caseloads
Direct access to Thrive’s clinical and operational leadership—your perspective informs decisions
Ongoing support with lots of autonomy
A culture of belonging where leaders are trusted, visible, and heard
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