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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.

UHS logo

EXPRESSIVE THERAPIST - PRN/PER DIEM

UHSFranklin, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Acadia logo

Board Certified Art Therapist ( ATR-BC ) - FT Days

AcadiaMurfreesboro, TN

Counselor
$26-$28 per hour
30+ days ago
ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP logo

Therapist

Odyssey Behavioral GroupNashville, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
ASTER SPRINGS TENNESSEE logo

Therapist FT

Aster Springs TennesseeNashville, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
UHS logo

LICENSED THERAPIST-PRN-EVENINGS/WEEKENDS CRESTHAVEN OUT-PATIENT

UHSBartlett, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
YOUTH VILLAGES logo

Crisis Response Counselor - Masters Required

Youth VillagesKnoxville, TN

Counselor
$52,000-$60,000
30+ days ago
Acadia logo

PRN Therapist

AcadiaKnoxville, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Emory Valley Center logo

Mental Health Therapist

Emory Valley CenterOak Ridge, TN

Counselor
$26 per hour
30+ days ago
YOUTH VILLAGES logo

PRN Crisis Response Counselor

Youth VillagesNashville, TN

Counselor
$20-$22 per hour
30+ days ago
Diana Health logo

Mental Health Therapist (LCSW/LPC) (Full-Time & Remote) - Tennessee License

Diana HealthRemote

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
MIND BODY OPTIMIZATION logo

Private Practice Therapist

Mind Body OptimizationKnoxville, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
MIND BODY OPTIMIZATION 1 logo

Private Practice Therapist

Mind Body Optimization 1Franklin, TN

Counselor
$65,000-$80,000
30+ days ago
Clarvida - Tennessee logo

Therapist (LMFT, LPC, LSW)

Clarvida - TennesseeSmyrna, TN

Counselor
Pay not disclosed
30+ days ago
Centerstone logo

School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison Therapist

CenterstoneNashville, TN

Counselor
Salary Range: $42,300 - $46,700
30+ days ago
Core Civic logo

Treatment Counselor

Core CivicTennessee

Counselor
$26.88 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.

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 4.4/10, with 10% 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 UHS, YOUTH VILLAGES, Acadia, ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP, 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), Hiaah (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 10% 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 UHS, YOUTH VILLAGES, Acadia, ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP, 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.