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Counselor Jobs in Tennessee

Counselor Jobs in Tennessee with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

299+ positions available

299+ Counselor Jobs in Tennessee Available Now

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299 jobs

These 146 roles pay ~$65k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

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Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Clarksville, TN

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor
$24.35-$26.35 per hour
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Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Chattanooga, TN

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor
$24.35-$26.35 per hour
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Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Nashville, TN

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor
$24.35-$26.35 per hour
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Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Memphis, TN

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor
$24.35-$26.35 per hour
City of Memphis logo

Adoption Counselor

City of MemphisMemphis, TN

Counselor
$45,796 - $68,695
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Summer Club Counselor - Campbell County

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee ValleyLa Follette, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
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Summer Club Counselor - Montgomery Village

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee ValleyKnoxville, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
Music City Center logo

Counselor Pool (2026-2027) (All Tiers) (Job Embedded)

Music City CenterNashville, TN

Counselor
$52,000
Metro Nashville Public Schools logo

Counselor High School (2026-2027)

Metro Nashville Public SchoolsNashville, TN

Counselor
$53,610
ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SERVICES logo

EOP Therapist

Alliance Healthcare ServicesTennessee

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
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Restorative Therapist

Adams PlaceMurfreesboro, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
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Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Memphis, TN

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor
$28.55-$32.55 per hour
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Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Chattanooga, TN

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor
$28.55-$32.55 per hour
PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Clarksville, TN

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor
$28.55-$32.55 per hour
PROTOCALL SERVICES logo

Licensed Crisis Counselor - Fully Remote in Nashville, TN

Protocall ServicesRemote

Counselor
$28.55-$32.55 per hour

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How Tennessee Compares for Counselor Pay

Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$65k
Pay rank
#48 of 51
Work-life balance
5.7/10 · #32
Open listings
786

Counselor roles in Tennessee advertise $11k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Tennessee compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs TNWLBListings
Tennessee (this page)$65k—5.7/10786
Mississippiborders$93k+$28k5.5/10230
Arkansasborders$89k+$24k5.7/10265
Missouriborders$71k+$6k5.6/10682
Alabamaborders$70k+$5k5.6/10417
Georgiaborders$69k+$4k5.6/10881
Kentuckyborders$68k+$3k5.8/10544
North Carolinaborders$64k−$1k5.7/101378

“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in Tennessee: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Tennessee offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in tennessee. With 299+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 50% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Tennessee on this page have an average score of 6.2/10, with 50% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in tennessee include PROTOCALL SERVICES, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, Adams Place, Tennessee Board of Regents, and more. Positions span counselor jobs tennessee. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in tennessee, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 27,412+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Counselor jobs in Tennessee.

How much do counselors earn in Tennessee?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 50% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Tennessee right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include PROTOCALL SERVICES, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, Adams Place, Tennessee Board of Regents, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 299 counselors positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.