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
These 146 roles pay ~$65k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Weekend Counselor Friday - Monday
Cumberland Heights FoundationNashville, TN
Non-Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor - $2,500 Bonus (82912)
Centurion HealthTiptonville, TN
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Mental Health Therapist - Women's Health - Tennessee licensed required
Seven StarlingEmployer score · SilverRemote
Non-Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor - NECX (82582)
Centurion HealthMountain City, TN
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Outpatient Counselor FLOAT
Cumberland Heights FoundationNashville, TN
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Gotham EnterprisesEmployer score · SilverRemote
Neurodivergent Program Therapist
Psychiatric Medical CareMount Juliet, TN
Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LPC) (Remote)
Fast Pace HealthRemote
Counselor (LPC) or Therapist (LMFT) - Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic
Valor HealthcareEmployer score · SilverColumbia, TN
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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.
Counselor roles in Tennessee advertise $11k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $98k.
| State | Median pay | vs TN | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $65k | — | 5.7/10 | 786 |
| Mississippiborders | $93k | +$28k | 5.5/10 | 230 |
| Arkansasborders | $89k | +$24k | 5.7/10 | 265 |
| Missouriborders | $71k | +$6k | 5.6/10 | 682 |
| Alabamaborders | $70k | +$5k | 5.6/10 | 417 |
| Georgiaborders | $69k | +$4k | 5.6/10 | 881 |
| Kentuckyborders | $68k | +$3k | 5.8/10 | 544 |
| North Carolinaborders | $64k | −$1k | 5.7/10 | 1378 |
“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. 35% 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 7.2/10, with 25% with no on-call requirements, 75% with no weekends, 35% 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 Centurion Health, Gotham Enterprises, Cumberland Heights Foundation, Centerstone, 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 35% 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. Among current listings, 25% with no on-call and 75% with no weekends. 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 Centurion Health, Gotham Enterprises, Cumberland Heights Foundation, Centerstone, 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.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Tennessee
Centerstone24 open roles here · WLB 72/100LifeStance Health12 open roles here · WLB 91/100
Protocall Services12 open roles here · WLB 65/100
UHS12 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Youth Villages12 open roles here · WLB 51/100
BlueSky Telepsych9 open roles here · WLB 99/100
Gotham Enterprises9 open roles here · WLB 96/100