Outpatient Therapist - Nurtured Beginnings

Tennessee Voices Inc. is Tennessees collaborative leader in mental health and family well-being. Each year, we serve thousands of children, parents, and adults across all 95 counties with services that prevent crisis, heal trauma, and build long-term stability. Our model works because its whole-family, trauma-informed, and community-driven. By healing parents alongside their children, providing critical resources like housing and mental health support, and advocating for systemic change, TN Voices helps families thrive and communities grow stronger. Summary: Nurtured Beginnings: Attachment-Based Therapy Services is an Outpatient Services program. The therapist with the Nurtured Beginnings: Attachment-Based Services provides clinical therapy/counseling interventions and family skills training for children ages 0- 5 years old and their caregivers. This role includes providing in-home services, conducting initial intake/diagnostic interviews, assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering evidence-based, attachment-based and trauma-informed care. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Clinical Service Delivery Provide intensive in-home attachment-based services with children aged 0-5 years and their caregiver(s) that includes Family Therapy and the Circle of Security Parenting Model curriculum for Family Skills Training,Provide evidence-based, evidence-informed and trauma informed treatment modalities.Ensure treatment services conform to best-practice standard of care.Maintain standard of ethics within the fieldEnsure on-going scheduling based on level of care. Assessment & Treatment Planning Complete diagnostic interviews to determine eligibility and level of care.Complete evidence-based measures and Nurtured Beginnings/Early Childhood identified assessments to track progress within program/curriculum. Develop strength-based Therapeutic Treatment Plans for identified clients and caregiver.Utilize Circle of Security Parenting Model for weekly Family Skills Based Sessions and evidenced-based therapy interventions for weekly therapy sessions with child and caregiver. Collaboration & Care Coordination Collaborate with community-based referral sources and TNV programs to ensure wraparound support. Training & Licensure Completes Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) training and obtains IECMH Endorsement Maintain masters level clinical licensure continuing education units; obtained within the state of TN licensure expectations.Obtain associate license or full licensure when eligible Active participation in clinical licensure supervision with outside provider or complete TNV Supervision Agreement for clinical supervision upon hire Documentation & Compliance Clinically document progress notes for all therapy sessions, family skills training sessions and Nurtured Beginnings programs assessments/measures in agency EHR.Complete Therapeutic Treatment Plan.Complete discharge plan and summary.Provide treatment summaries and other documentation as requested.Ensure Agency and Outpatient consent forms and Releases are completed.Ensure legal documents are on file as needed.Perform additional duties as assigned. Other Skills and Abilities: Understanding of developmental, emotional, relational, and social needs of children and adults.Specialized training and endorsement in Infant and Early Childhood Mental HealthExperience supporting children and families with mental health and behavioral challenges.Knowledge of trauma-informed care for children and adults including attachment-based care.Experience creating strengths-based treatment plans and supporting family skill-building.Ability to empathize with and empower clients and families.Sensitivity to culture, family structures, and local community systems.Strong organizational, written, communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Qualifications: Masters degree in counseling, social work, or mental/behavioral health discipline is requiredLicense preferred; license-eligible requiredMinimum two (2) years of clinical experience Must complete Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) Endorsement training upon hireExperience in child and family serving systems and non-profit organizations preferredNon-profit organization experience and work history within child serving systems preferredValid drivers license and current auto insurance required Core Competencies: Delivers attachment-based, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapeutic services to young children and caregivers.Conducts clinical assessments, determines level of care, and develops individualized, strength-based treatment plans.Utilizes the Circle of Security Parenting Model and family therapy approaches to strengthen caregiver-child relationships.Partners with families, referral sources, and community stakeholders to ensure comprehensive wraparound support.Maintains accurate clinical records, treatment documentation, and regulatory compliance in accordance with agency and ethical standards.Pursues licensure, specialized training, supervision, and continuous learning to uphold best-practice standards of care. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Valid drivers license, proof of automobile insurance, Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, push, pull and carry/lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb, bend or crouch. Specific mental abilities required by this job include continuous concentration to detail; ability to remember multiple tasks, oral and written communication; and an attention span of 1+ hour(s) on a task. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Performance Evaluation: Employees are evaluated on an annual basis. Performance Reviews are completed electronically by the employees direct supervisor then reviewed and approved by regional or program leadership. Employees are given the opportunity to review their performance evaluation with their supervisor and will be required to acknowledge receipt of the annual review electronically. Core Values:V.O.I.C.E. V Vulnerability and Integrity. We lead with truth and act with authenticity. We choose deeds over words and transparency over pretense. We hold ourselves and each other accountable by following through on our commitments. Trust is built through kind, honest, ethical, and clear communication. We know our strengths and share them with intention. O Openness and Connection. We foster belonging and celebrate one another. We promote an environment where everyone feels safe, included, and heard. We value diverse perspectives, invite honest feedback, and lead with a welcoming spirit. We celebrate our winsbig and smalland lift each other up through support, presence, and shared pride in our work. I Innovation and Growth. We cultivate curiosity and embrace change. We embrace lifelong learning and welcome questions, feedback, and growth. We keep an open mind and heart, recognizing there is always more to learn and new perspectives to consider. No idea is too small and no voice is too quiet. We lean into the unknown, explore bold ideas together, and support one another across roles because shared growth moves us all forward. C Compassion and Hope. We lead with heart and serve with purpose. We show up with dedication, warmth, empathy, and humility. We listen with care and assume the best in others. We stay present and grounded, even when things are difficult, because we believe in the future were building for every child, family, person, and community we serve. E Experience and Insight. We believe in the power of lived and learned experiences. We rise by lifting others. We are driven by a deep passion for service and guided by the voices of those we serve. Our purpose is to help others flourish and build resilience and a better future. Grounded in joy, lifted by humor, and guided by vision, we stay focused on what matters to create lasting, meaningful change. Promotion & Advancement: To be considered for promotion to a higher position, the employee must have met the personal and professional development requirements established by the company and must have demonstrated strong on-the-job performance. Please see your supervisor or manager for additional details. Job Accommodations: If you need to request reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of this job, please contact Human Resources at hr@tnvoices.org. All employees are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct, comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies (including HIPAA and confidentiality requirements), promptly report compliance concerns, and actively participate in required compliance and ethics training to support a culture of accountability and quality care