Cherokee Health Systems

Welcome to Cherokee Health SystemsCherokee Health Systems' roots are planted firmly in East Tennessee. Since 1960, we have served the health care needs of our neighbors. Our philosophy is simple, we believe the best approach to wellness involves treating both the body and mind. That's why we offer an array of comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and prevention programs and services. Whether you need medical, dental or behavioral health care, our compassionate, dedicated staff is here to help you.

With 45 clinical sites in 13 Tennessee counties, Cherokee's services are never far away. We offer convenient hours and have providers on call 24 hours a day for emergencies. We accept most insurance and TennCare plans and offer flexible payment schedules because we do not think money should ever stand in the way of your health care.

We want to be your health care partner!

To schedule an appointment call 1-866-231-4477

Cherokee Health Systems Receives Quality Achievement Honor

Cherokee Health Systems Mobile Crisis 1-800-826-6881 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Toll-Free Adult Statewide Crisis Telephone Line 1-855-CRISIS-1

Cherokee Health Systems is hosting a career fair on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 9am-12pm at our Talbott location (6350 West Andrew Johnson HWY), Talbott, TN 37877). We will be reviewing applications/resumes, and will be conducting on-site interviews for the following:   Nurses (RN, LPN) Medical Assistants/Nursing Assistants Access Coordinators Housekeeping Lab Assistants—(certified Medical Technologist preferred) Patient Service Representatives/Medical Receptionists Therapists (Traditional and School Based Services) *Min of LMSW Required Dental Hygienist Dental Assistant   Bilingual Candidates strongly encouraged to apply.  Visit www.cherokeehealth.com to download our application CHS is an EEO employer

Founded in 1960, Cherokee Health Systems is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life for patients through the blending of primary care, behavioral health.  For more information about Cherokee Health Systems, please call (865) 934-6734 or visit http://www.cherokeehealth.com.

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Have questions or need to find help about the Affordable Care Act call 1-866-672-1979 or Click Here.

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Accepts clients on opioid medication

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach
• Trauma-related counseling

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking permitted in designated area

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Outpatient
• Intensive outpatient treatment
• Regular outpatient treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State mental health department

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• State financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
• Private health insurance
• Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
• Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

• Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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Language Services

• Services for the deaf and hard of hearing

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Ancillary Services

• Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• Marital/couples counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Brief intervention approach
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Young adults
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

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