Licensed Professional Counselor – Mental Health Service Provider LCSW or LPC-MHSP
Job Summary
The Free Medical Clinic (FMC) is seeking an experienced LCSW or 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 FMC events
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
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 LCSW or LPC-MHSP credentials
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
