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Clarksville, Tennessee

Therapist, License, - Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84k-$87k

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Job Description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic offers a variety of services to post 9/11 Veterans, Active-Duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and their family members. Therapist will provide evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples and families.

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic has a commitment to training, consultation and proficiency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Therapist will deliver short-term treatment, 8-12 sessions.

Therapists at this location have manageable caseloads, well designed work schedule and consistent clinical support. Salary is commensurate with a General Schedule (GS) 12 for this region. The Therapist will support the Centerstone Mission, Vision and Values in delivering care that changes people’s lives.

Therapist will communicate clearly and appropriately; provides excellent customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides direct services including treatment for Veterans and their families.
  • Performs and documents patient’s screenings, psychosocial assessments, and progress and referral information.
  • Conducts clinical intake assessments on veterans and family members as needed.
  • Provides individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to clients, with a focus on delivering evidence-based treatments.
  • Collaborates and coordinates with the caregiver, physician, clinic director, case management and all other disciplines to provide the best care to patients as needed.
  • Attend weekly clinical, supervision, and administrative meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and reliable.

Qualifications

Education Level

Master’s degree in social work required. and ability to obtain and maintain license to independently practice as an LCSW, LPC- MHSP, or Psychologist in applicable state.

Years of Experience

  • Three years’ clinical experience in behavioral healthcare required. This may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program.
  • Experience working with adults, children, couples, and families is required.
  • Knowledge in DSM-V diagnoses is required.
  • Experience in PTSD diagnosis and treatment is required.
  • Certification or documented proficiency in one or more of the following Evidenced Based Practices is preferred: Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
  • Experience across a range of modalities beyond individual adult treatment to include child, couples, and family treatment is preferred.
  • Experience working with a military or veteran population to include cultural competence is preferred.
  • Experience treating and diagnosing depression, anxiety, bereavement, relationship/family issues, and substance use disorders is preferred.

Certification/Licensure

  • Must be certified as a LCSW, LPC- MHSP, or Psychologist in applicable state.
  • Ability to be a TRICARE certified mental health counselor (TCMHC) is required.
  • Starting Salary Range: $84,000 - $87,000

Physical Requirements

  • Standing – 20%
  • Sitting – 80%
  • Squatting – Occasional
  • Kneeling – Occasional
  • Bending – Occasional
  • Driving – Occasional
  • Lifting – Occasional

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type

Full Time

  • Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide evidence-based psychotherapy to veterans and their families, including individual, couples, and family sessions. They are responsible for conducting clinical intake assessments, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionDSM-V diagnosisPTSD treatmentEvidence-based practiceSubstance use disorder treatmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist, License, - Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Centerstone ranks #12 of 12 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$84k–$87kMental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)288 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$93k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Tennessee131 active7,503 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 62% remote · 44% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee counselor listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 10% offer loan repayment231 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,574 in the last 30 days1,373 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Centerstone#12 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$86k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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<$85k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
18% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Centerstone

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Clarksville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,372/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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