Job Posting: Contract Therapist

Position/Title:  Contract Therapist

Organization:  The Refuge Center for Counseling

Category:  Independent Contractor

Reports to:  Director of the Contract Program

Purpose of the Position:  Therapists for the Contract Program will provide excellent services to individuals based on the mission of The Refuge Center for Counseling.

Specific Duties

• Maintain weekly contacted caseload of Individual and family clients.
• Attend regular meetings with Director of the Contract Program.
• Support policies and procedures of The Refuge Center for Counseling.
• Demonstrate administrative and ethical excellence in notes, files, reports, EMR, etc.

Critical Qualities

• A passion for the Refuge Center’s mission, vision and culture to offer affordable, professional counseling services in order to empower, educate and support individuals, couples and families in need.
• Understanding of the importance of mental health, therapy, and the confidential nature of our work.
• Ability to be flexible and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
• Ability to be self-directed and show initiative.
• Maintain ethical documentation.
• Maintain all requirements for state licensure during time of employment.

Skills, Education, Experience

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work or related field.
• Current licensure in the state of Tennessee or necessary Individual Licensure Supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Participation in continuing education opportunities as required by State License and The Refuge Center.