What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) position at Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge?
Job Summary
The Free Medical Clinic (FMC) is seeking an experienced LPC-MHSP with a minimum of five (5) years of post-licensure experience to provide integrated behavioral health services and clinical supervision within a multidisciplinary, mission-driven setting. This role supports FMC’s clinic-based and mobile services, including participation in the Syringe Services Program (SSP) and the delivery of compassionate, evidence-based care to underserved populations.
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (no nights and no weekends, unless participating in 3 weekends a year for special medical and mental health community events)
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Services
- Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment
- Deliver individual and group counseling using evidence-based approaches
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning
- Treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Integrate screening tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT, ORT) into care workflows
Clinical Supervision
- Provide supervision to post-master’s LPC candidates pursuing LPC-MHSP licensure
- Ensure supervision meets Tennessee Board requirements, including:
- Minimum required supervision hours and frequency
- Oversight of clinical work, documentation, and ethical practice
- Completion and maintenance of supervision documentation
- Support professional development, case review, and licensure readiness
Team-Based Care & Collaboration
- Participate in interdisciplinary care and warm handoffs with medical providers
- Coordinate care with Community Health and external partners
- Facilitate referrals and continuity of care
Program Support & Compliance
- Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain timely, accurate EMR documentation
- Support grant reporting and SSP-related data collection: Syringe Services Program (SSP); Participate in mobile SSP operations providing harm reduction-focused care; Conduct screenings and brief interventions; Support linkage to MAT/MOUD, detox, and recovery services; Collaborate with Overdose Prevention and Community Health teams
Qualifications
Required
- Master’s degree in Counseling
- Active Tennessee LPC-MHSP license
- Minimum 5 years post-licensure experience
- Approved to serve as a clinical supervisor per Tennessee Board requirements
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and documentation skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Preferred
- Experience with underserved or rural populations
- Experience with co-occurring disorders and substance use treatment
- Integrated care or primary care setting experience
- 2 years of supervisory experience
Work Environment
- Clinic-based in Oak Ridge, Rockwood, and with regular mobile outreach participation
- Standard hours with flexibility for outreach and program needs
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000