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232+ Counselor Jobs in Tennessee

Counselor positions in Tennessee with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

232+ positions available

232+ Counselor Jobs in Tennessee Available Now

These 118 roles pay ~$60k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Crossroads Treatment Centers logo

Substance Abuse Counselor - Jacksboro, TN

Crossroads Treatment CentersGreat Workplace

Work-life

6.6/10

Erlanger Health System logo

Genetics Counselor Assistant

Erlanger Health System

Top 25%

in General Medicine (Counseling)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY logo

Summer Club Counselor - Campbell County

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY

Top 25%

in General Medicine (Counseling)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY logo

Summer Club Counselor - Montgomery Village

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY

Top 25%

in General Medicine (Counseling)

Metro Nashville Public Schools logo

Counselor High School (2026-2027)

Metro Nashville Public Schools

Top 25%

in General Medicine (Counseling)

CHILDHELP logo

Hotline Counselor FT

CHILDHELP

CounselorUnited States
25-$27 per hour
Top 25%

in General Medicine (Counseling)

Tennessee Board of Regents logo

Financial Aid Counselor

Tennessee Board of Regents

Work-life

6.6/10

Tennessee Board of Regents logo

Counselor, CAADS

Tennessee Board of Regents

Work-life

6.6/10

CONTACT Care Line logo

Remote-Based Crisis Counselor (Contingent on Grant Funding)

CONTACT Care Line

CounselorRemote
18-$22 per hour
2w ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Lyra Health logo

Mental Health Therapist - 1099 Contractor - Counce, TN

Lyra Health

CounselorRemote
3w ago
Work-life

6.4/10

Acadia logo

Mobile Response Counselor

Acadia

Work-life

6.4/10

Mental Health Cooperative logo

Resident Counselor, Adults (Night Shift)

Mental Health Cooperative

Work-life

6.4/10

Adams Place logo

Restorative Therapist

Adams Place

Work-life

6.4/10

Adams Place logo

Restorative Therapist

Adams Place

Work-life

6.4/10

YOUTH VILLAGES logo

PRN Crisis Hotline Counselor

YOUTH VILLAGES

CounselorChattanooga, TN
20 - $22 per hour
4w ago
Work-life

6.3/10

YOUTH VILLAGES logo

PRN Community-Based Counselor

YOUTH VILLAGES

CounselorNashville, TN
20 - $22 per hour
Work-life

6.3/10

CONTACT Care Line logo

Remote-Based Crisis Counselor

CONTACT Care Line

CounselorRemote
18-$22 per hour
2d ago
Work-life

6.1/10

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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
$70k
Pay rank
#38 of 51
Work-life balance
6.6/10 · #11
Open listings
156

Counselor roles in Tennessee advertise $7k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $114k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Tennessee compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs TNWLBListings
Tennessee (this page)$70k6.6/10156
Mississippiborders$77k+$7k4.8/1032
Arkansasborders$69k−$1k6.2/1050
Kentuckyborders$69k−$1k5.9/10136
Georgiaborders$67k−$3k6.1/10222
North Carolinaborders$66k−$4k6.2/10317
Missouriborders$64k−$6k6.1/10129
Alabamaborders$64k−$6k6.1/1085

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

Tennessee Jobs

232+ counselor positions in Tennessee

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

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New positions added daily

Counselor Jobs in Tennessee: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Tennessee offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in tennessee. With 232+ open positions and salaries ranging from $37K to $61K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

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 6.3/10, with 15% 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 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, Tennessee Board of Regents, CONTACT Care Line, Adams Place, 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, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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 $106K, trending up 6.1% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 23,057+ 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do counselors earn in Tennessee?

Listed counselors in Tennessee on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $37K to $61K per year, with a median near $42K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 15% 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 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE TENNESSEE VALLEY, Tennessee Board of Regents, CONTACT Care Line, Adams Place, 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 232+ counselors positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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