Pre-Licensed Clinical Social Worker– Virtual Private Practice

Brighter Minds Therapy is a growing virtual private practice committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health care.

About the Position

We are seeking a motivated pre-licensed clinical social worker who is working toward independent clinical licensure in the state of Tennessee. The clinician will provide outpatient psychotherapy to clients through secure telehealth services while working toward the clinical experience requirements necessary for independent licensure.

Clinicians are also given autonomy in developing their therapeutic style and areas of clinical interest while maintaining the ethical, clinical, and professional standards of Brighter Minds Therapy. We are looking for clinicians who are motivated to go beyond minimum professional requirements by actively pursuing continued learning, advanced clinical training, and opportunities to develop meaningful expertise in their areas of interest.

Clinicians are expected to maintain a minimum of 30 hours of scheduling availability per week to support consistent client access and caseload development. Clinicians are expected to complete a minimum of 20 billable client hours per week.

Clinical Supervision \& Professional Development

Supervision is intended to support both licensure requirements and meaningful clinical development. Topics may include case conceptualization, treatment planning, ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, risk assessment, development of therapeutic skills, and preparation for independent clinical practice.

We value clinicians who are curious, receptive to feedback, and motivated to continue developing throughout their careers.

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Hold a master's degree from a CSWE-accredited social work program
• Hold the appropriate Tennessee social work license/authorization required to provide clinical services and pursue LCSW licensure
• Maintain all licensing requirements and remain in good standing with the Tennessee Board of Social Workers
• Be committed to working toward independent clinical licensure
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and evidence-based mental health treatment
• Be comfortable working independently in a virtual environment
• Be able to manage an outpatient caseload and associated clinical responsibilities
• Maintain current professional liability insurance
• Maintain a reliable internet connection and confidential, professional environment appropriate for telehealth
• Successfully complete required background screening

Experience with trauma-informed care, anxiety disorders, EMDR, IFS, CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic approaches, or related evidence-based interventions is welcomed but not required.

More important to us is finding someone who is dependable, compassionate, clinically curious, receptive to feedback, and genuinely interested in becoming an outstanding, trauma-informed therapist.

Responsibilities

The clinician will be responsible for:

• Providing individual outpatient psychotherapy through telehealth
• Conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments
• Developing individualized treatment plans based on client needs and clinical presentation
• Utilizing appropriate evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions
• Establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships and professional boundaries
• Monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment as clinically appropriate
• Completing accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Reviewing relevant client information and previous documentation prior to sessions
• Maintaining a consistent clinical schedule and caseload
• Identifying and responding appropriately to safety concerns and psychiatric emergencies
• Understanding and fulfilling mandated reporting responsibilities
• Maintaining client confidentiality and complying with HIPAA, ethical standards, and practice policies
• Participating in required staff meetings, clinical consultation, supervision, trainings, and performance evaluations
• Maintaining professional licensure, liability insurance, and applicable continuing education requirements
• Communicating promptly with supervisors regarding significant clinical, ethical, safety, or professional concerns

Why Join Brighter Minds Therapy?

Working in private practice should allow clinicians to focus primarily on what they were trained to do: provide excellent therapy.

Brighter Minds Therapy provides the infrastructure and support necessary to build a clinical caseload while allowing clinicians to develop professionally within a smaller, specialized practice.

We want clinicians to have the opportunity to build their clinical identity, discover the populations and treatment approaches they are most passionate about, and develop the skills necessary to become confident independent practitioners.

Our hope is that clinicians who begin their careers with Brighter Minds Therapy will have the opportunity to continue growing with the practice after achieving independent licensure.

Benefits

At Brighter Minds Therapy, we believe clinicians do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally. We offer competitive compensation, paid time off (PTO), clinical supervision toward licensure, and opportunities for training and continued professional development. As a virtual practice, we also value flexibility and encourage clinicians to build a sustainable schedule that supports a positive work-life balance while maintaining consistency and high-quality care for their clients.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit a resume or CV and brief introduction describing:

• Your current Tennessee licensure status
• Your clinical interests and populations you are interested in serving
• The clinical skills or specialties you hope to develop
• What you are looking for in a clinical supervisor and workplace
• Why you are interested in joining Brighter Minds Therapy

Qualified applicants may be invited to participate in an initial video interview to learn more about the position and determine whether Brighter Minds Therapy may be a good mutual fit.

Brighter Minds Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay: $30.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Work Location: Remote