Clinical Psychologist In Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Make a meaningful impact in Southeastern Tennessee. 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 in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. Your patients will be older adults residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities who deserve expert, compassionate psychological care.

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 Psychologists 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

Compensation and Earning Potential
Our compensation model directly rewards your clinical excellence and productivity. The more patients you serve with quality care, the more you earn with zero ceiling on your income potential. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated salary range of $123,028 to $175,694 with no cap on productivity income potential. Figures represent estimated annual earnings for full-time clinical engagement.

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

The TeamHealth Advantage 

• Billing, Credentialing, Scheduling: Fully handled by our team
• Exclusive Training: Ongoing professional development and clinical education resources
• Supportive Environment: Positive, team-oriented culture built around clinician well-being
• National Network: Association with the #1 clinician practice organization in the country
• Local Leadership: Accessible, experienced regional managers who know your market
• EMR and Tech Support: Best-in-class tools with onboarding training and ongoing tech support

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.

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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

Known as the Scenic City, Chattanooga lies along the banks of the Tennessee River and has received national recognition for the renewed beautiful downtown and riverfront, which includes a renowned aquarium, children's museum, theaters, walking paths, and other sites and activities. Outdoor recreation activities are plentiful, but there are also traditional attractions like the Chattanooga Choo Choo, Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain, and the zoo.

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