Chattanooga Metro - LCSW Supervisor School-Based Mental Health
WHAT YOU'LL DO
As a Thrive LCSW Supervisor, you will provide school-based mental health services to students K12 while holding formal supervisory responsibility for pre-licensed and early-career clinicians on the Thrive mental health team. You will carry your own clinical caseload, deliver supervision aligned to state licensure requirements, and serve as a senior clinical voice within the school mental health program. You are a full member of the community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Provide individual and group clinical supervision to pre-licensed mental health clinicians working within Thrives school-based mental health program
Ensure supervisees meet state licensure requirements for supervised hours, documentation, and competency development; maintain accurate supervision logs
Conduct regular supervision meetings addressing clinical skill development, ethical practice, case conceptualization, and self-care for early-career clinicians serving trauma-exposed populations
Serve as the clinical backstop for supervisees facing high-risk situations crisis, suicidality, mandatory reporting, or complex family dynamics
Participate in Thrive clinical leadership meetings to represent the school mental health team
DIRECT CLINICAL SERVICE
Carry a direct caseload of students K12 requiring individual counseling, group counseling, crisis support, and mental health consultation
Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT skills, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, and others)
Conduct mental health assessments, risk evaluations, and safety planning for students presenting with acute needs
Complete required IEP and service documentation in compliance with IDEA and state standards supported by Thrives AI documentation tools
SCHOOL SYSTEMS & COLLABORATION
Partner with school psychologists, special education teachers, BCBAs, and related services providers on IEP teams for students with mental health-related eligibility
Consult with school administrators, general education teachers, and student support teams on student mental health needs and crisis response protocols
Coordinate mandatory reporting obligations and family communication in complex cases
Contribute to building-level mental health programming, including SEL initiatives and trauma-informed school practices
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Masters degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with active state licensure in good standing
Supervisory credential, endorsement, or eligibility where required by state law
Minimum 3 years post-licensure clinical experience, with at least 1 year in a school-based or child/adolescent mental health setting
Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, mandatory reporting obligations, and school-based mental health documentation requirements
PREFERRED
Prior experience providing clinical supervision to pre-licensed social workers or counselors
Training in trauma-informed care, TF-CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based models for school-aged populations
Experience with crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment, and safety planning in school settings
Bilingual (Spanish) bilingual LCSWs are strongly encouraged to apply
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