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At Bearden Behavioral Health, our commitment to optimal mental health and steadfast support isn’t just for our clients; it extends to every team member.

Bearden Behavioral Health realizes the strength of our practice is our exceptional staff. We support our clinicians in building a thriving and profitable caseload upon a culture of values of innovation, professionalism, and healthy work/life balance. We seek a licensed clinician for a full-time position in our Knoxville, Tennessee, location.

If you are located in Knoxville, TN, you will have the flexibility to work remotely *, as well as work in the office as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess patients for common mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Provide treatment for a variety of mental health conditions using treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based methods
• Systematically track treatment response and monitor patients for changes in clinical symptoms and treatment side effects or complications

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related counseling field
• Licensure as LPC/MHSP, LCSW, or LMFT for the state of Tennessee
• Experience providing direct psychotherapy services to individuals, groups, and families
• Solid computer and basic technology skills
• Demonstrated history of professional growth and development
• Proven self-motivated and independent clinicians able to quickly build rapport with clients

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinicians with EMDR experience will be favorably considered
• Experience with children or adolescents
• Experience with couples counseling
• Experience with health psychology
• Proven competent with a wide range of clinical presentations

About Bearden Behavioral Health

Bearden Behavioral Health has provided outpatient mental health services to the community of greater Knoxville for over eight years. We have serviced thousands of clients, providing outpatient therapy across lifespans in addition to medication management and psychological evaluations. Our success is mainly due to the dedicated and compassionate team members. Each day, they strive to put our patients first and work as a team to meet our community's emotional and behavioral needs. We understand and believe in the importance of patient care, and we provide that by treating each patient and each other with dignity, respect, and kindness. Our mission is to welcome each person into our facility with a servant’s heart and create a therapeutic environment of healing. We curate an atmosphere of teamwork, positivity, and compassion for our staff.

Bearden Behavioral Health is a proud member of the Refresh Mental Health network. Refresh provides outstanding operational support, infrastructure, and resources to allow clinicians to focus on what they do best: providing exemplary care to clients. This partnership offers additional resources and operational support while maintaining our local identity and leadership.

Bearden Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a diverse workplace. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of all people, including those of LGBTQIA communities, members of all ethnic groups, people with disabilities and medical conditions, foreign-born residents, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Refresh is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.