Counselor, CAADS
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Tennessee Board of Regents as a Disability Services Counselor – Higher Education in United States. We have an opening for a Counselor, Center for Access and Disability Services (CAADS) at our Chattanooga State campus! Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Key Responsibilities
- Advocate for students as needed by collaborating with campus departments to help address disability
- related barriers and support a coordinated, student
- centered experience.
- Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for students and visitors.
Requirements
- Physical requirements include those of working in a typical office setting.
- When participating in events with the departmental display materials, the counselor must have the ability to lift 10 pounds. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and training: Master’s degree in special education, counseling, psychology, or like field.
- Work Experience: Two years of working with individuals with disabilities
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $48.6K - $60.7K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Tennessee Board of Regents as a Disability Services Counselor – Higher Education.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor, CAADS at Tennessee Board of Regents a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Disability Services physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Disability Services — Physician Career Context
This Disability Services position at Tennessee Board of Regents is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Tennessee Board of Regents lists compensation for this physician position at $49k to $61k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($49k–$61k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Disability Documentation Review, Interactive Process, Reasonable Accommodations, ADA Compliance, Section 504 Compliance, Student Support, Case Management, Faculty Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Disability Services role.
Core responsibilities: The Counselor provides essential services and support to students with disabilities by reviewing documentation, determining reasonable accommodations through the interactive process, and coordinating necessary services to ensure program access in compliance with ADA and Section 504. This role also i...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago