Clinical Psychologist In Kingsport, TN

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact in Tennessee. Imagine a clinical role where you focus entirely on patient care; no billing or admin responsibility. Just you, doing the work you trained for. TeamHealth, the nation’s leading clinician practice organization, is seeking a fully licensed, independently billing psychologist to join our growing behavioral health team serving long-term care facilities across the Tri-Cities area. Your patients will be older adults residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities who deserve expert, compassionate psychological care. Expected compensation is estimated range of $123,028 to $145,694 annually with no cap on productivity income potential. 

About The Opportunity 
This role offers the rare combination of clinical autonomy and organizational support. You craft your practice the way you want to practice it, while TeamHealth’s world-class infrastructure handles all the business, billing, and administrative complexity behind the scenes.

Why Choose TeamHealth? 

• Clinical autonomy: practice your way in a supportive environment
• Exceptional earnings: FFS model and no income ceiling
• Pure patient focus: zero private practice admin; we handle everything else

Role At A Glance
As a TeamHealth psychologist, you’ll be an essential member of an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to the psychological wellness of older adults. Your day-to-day will include:

• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations
• Delivering evidence-based individual therapy and behavioral interventions
• Developing and collaborating on individualized treatment plans with care teams
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment as clinically indicated
• Supporting the overall mental well-being and quality of life of residents
• Partnering with nursing staff, social workers, and facility leadership on care coordination

What You’ll Need 
We’re looking for a psychologist who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine heart for older adult populations. Requirements include:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology from an accredited program
• Active, unrestricted psychology license in the state of Tennessee
• Ability to practice independently and bill insurance/Medicare without supervision
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic intervention skills
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilities
• Genuine passion for working with older adults and long-term care populations

Prior experience in psychology, skilled nursing, or behavioral health consultation is a strong advantage, but a commitment to excellent care and willingness to learn is what matters most. Apply today.

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Benefits

- W-2 employment: stability, tax simplicity, and full employee protections
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance; top-tier coverage
- Paid time off: 4 true PTO weeks
- Clinician wellness program: TeamHealth's dedicated program supporting your wellbeing
- Referral program: earn extra by bringing great clinicians into the network
- Billing, credentialing, and scheduling support; we handle the business side
- Responsive, experienced managers in your region
- Association with the #1 clinician practice group in the country

About the City

Kingsport, Tennessee, is home to plenty of activities people of all ages can enjoy. For outdoor recreation visit Bays Mountain Adventure Ropes Course, an interactive ropes course consists of challenge elements and a thrilling 300-Foot zip line, or enjoy scenic views while getting active at Greenbelt Linear Park, an eight-mile linear paved-path park that connects Kingsport to historic sites. The Heritage Trail is a 1.8-mile trail around downtown Kingsport featuring 16 Historical Sites. Drop a line and fish at The Boatyard Riverfront Park or Allandale Mansion. Enjoy Kingsport's annual summer concert series, Twilight Alive, on Friday nights on Broad Street from late May to August. Downtown Kingsport boasts a wide variety of shops that gives this very historic section of town a personality of its own. For big-name shopping brands, visit Fort Henry Mall, the only regional shopping mall serving Kingsport. Enjoy the multitude of things to do in Kingsport!

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