Licensed Mental Health Therapist

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth!  Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Licensed Therapist at The Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center in Nashville, TN.✨ 

The Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center, conveniently located right next door to the Tennessee Titans stadium in Downtown Nashville, is dedicated to transforming the lives of at-risk youth. Our structured environment promotes self-discipline, self-respect, and motivation. We are looking for passionate individuals who value education, personal growth, and the power of second chances. At DCJDC, you’ll join a committed team making a profound difference, inspiring and guiding youth toward success. This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to impact lives in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.  

Pay: $65,000-$85,000 annually; can increase based on education and years of experience  

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2  

What you will do: The Licensed Therapist provides individual, family, and group therapy while overseeing the completion of treatment for students under their care. This may include services such as: clinical assessments, service planning, counseling, case management, record keeping, and service coordination with the multi-disciplinary team. As the Licensed Therapist, you may document and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions toward meeting the treatment plan objectives and goals. This position may require you to provide crisis intervention, as necessary and does require monthly progress notes, staffing reports, plans, and discharge summaries of all students within your care.    

To be considered you should: Have an Tennessee license as a LPC, LAC, LMSW, LCSW, OR LMFT ~ Must have a Master’s Degree in a relevant field ~ Be at least 21 years of age ~ Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test ~ Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry ~ Must meet requirements to become an ROP eligible driver, including having an active Driver’s License  â€¯ 

Schedule:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM   

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!  

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.  

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