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Clarvida - Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee

IPS Counselor

CounselorFull-time

Listed compensation

Starting at $16/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Title: IPS Counselor
  • Location: Knoxville, TN
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Starting at $16.34/hour
  • Date Posted: March 5, 2026

About the Role

The IPS Counselor provides Supported Employment services to eligible consumers who express a desire to work and face barriers due to mental health challenges that have impacted their employment stability. This role focuses on delivering individualized employment support, assisting clients in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment, and collaborating with mental health and employment service providers to ensure coordinated, person-centered care that promotes long-term success.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized Supported Employment services to consumers with mental health challenges
  • Assist clients in identifying and pursuing competitive employment opportunities
  • Support clients in overcoming barriers to employment related to mental health
  • Collaborate with mental health and employment service providers to coordinate care
  • Develop employment plans aligned with client goals and strengths
  • Maintain accurate documentation of services, progress notes, and employment outcomes
  • Provide ongoing job coaching and follow-up support to promote job retention
  • Engage with community employers to identify job opportunities for clients
  • Advocate for clients to ensure equal access to employment opportunities
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support integrated care

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year of experience in the mental health field
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services discipline

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees

  • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
  • Up to 10 paid holidays*
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefit plan options
  • DailyPay – access your daily earnings without waiting for payday*
  • Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All Employees

  • 401(k)
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cellphone stipend

(*Benefits may vary based on position, state, or county)

Work Location: Knoxville, TN

Employment Type: Full-time

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping individuals overcome employment barriers and are ready to make a meaningful impact, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as an IPS Counselor. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Clarvida

Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. We empower employees to bring their full potential to their work while delivering outcome-driven, person-centered services.

  • Learn more: clarvida.com
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Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Keywords

IPS Counselor, Supported Employment, Mental Health Services, Human Services, Employment Support, Behavioral Health, Job Coaching, Community Employment, Clarvida Careers

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED along with one year of experience in the mental health field, and a Bachelor's degree in a Human Services discipline is also required. The role demands providing individualized support to clients with mental health challenges to secure and retain employment.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Mental Health SupportCare CoordinationEmployment PlanningEmployer EngagementClient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary Team Participation

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$34k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates IPS Counselor at Clarvida - Tennessee a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 750 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$34k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
CME allowance
22% this job
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 750 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k≈ 10.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo≈ 60% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clarvida - Tennessee

Health and Human Services
Fredericksburg, Virginia
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
DailyPay
Training & Development