<p>A full-time Behavioral Health Psychologist opportunity in Chattanooga, Tennessee, embedded within skilled nursing facilities serving an older adult population. This role is structured to maximize clinical focus — dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, scheduling, and regional support teams handle the operational side so the clinician can concentrate on patient care. A leadership pathway and integrated interdisciplinary team model make this a strong long-term fit for a psychologist who values both autonomy and collegial support.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive base salary with productivity and quality incentive bonuses</li> <li>Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage</li> <li>CME allowance with paid CME days</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>Paid time off and paid holidays</li> <li>401(k) with employer match</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and additional wellness resources</li> <li>Leadership pathway for clinicians interested in future growth into regional or supervisory roles</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time clinical services delivered across skilled nursing facility settings in the greater Chattanooga area</li> <li>Primary clinical focus: individual psychotherapy and behavioral health services for geriatric and long-term care patients</li> <li>Integrated care model — active collaboration with physicians, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs), nursing staff, social workers, and therapy teams</li> <li>Dedicated administrative, billing, credentialing, and scheduling support teams remove non-clinical burden from the clinician</li> <li>Responsive regional management structure with an emphasis on clinician wellness and sustainable practice</li> <li>Clear pathway for clinicians who wish to grow into leadership or supervisory roles over time</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology</li> <li>Active Tennessee psychology license, or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee</li> <li>Experience with geriatric or long-term care populations strongly preferred</li> <li>Comfort providing individual psychotherapy and behavioral health services in a skilled nursing or post-acute care environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Chattanooga sits along the Tennessee River at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, consistently ranked among the most livable mid-sized cities in the Southeast. The city offers a vibrant downtown, a nationally recognized outdoor recreation scene — including world-class rock climbing on Lookout Mountain, extensive river trails, and proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains — alongside a low cost of living, strong public and private school options, and a growing arts and culinary culture. Its central location places Atlanta, Nashville, and Knoxville all within two hours, giving residents easy access to major metro amenities without sacrificing quality of life.</p>