Mental Health Counselor (Full-Time)- Nashville, TN
Job Description
About the Role
Join Thrive Therapies Group as a Mental Health Counselor – School-Based, 30+ Days Off in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide results-driven services and intelligent tools to support children’s development, well-being, and hea.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
- LMSW for Social Workers; applicable license for Mental Health Counselors
- Successful background check before employment begins
- K–12 school
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $55K - $75K
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 30 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Thrive Therapies Group in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor (Full-Time)- Nashville, TN at Thrive Therapies Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychology — Psychologist Career Context
This Psychology position at Thrive Therapies Group is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Thrive Therapies Group lists compensation for this psychologist position at $55k to $75k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist 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
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($55k–$75k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Counseling, Culturally Responsive Care, Educational Equity, K-12 Experience, Collaboration, Trauma-Informed Care, Licensure, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Counselor will provide support to K-12 students in under-resourced communities, focusing on their mental health and well-being. The role involves collaboration with educators and participation in IEP and student support teams.
Benefits package: Caseloads designed for quality, Support from licensed clinical leads, Ten paid hours annually toward licensure, Predictable & consistent school-based hours, Collaborative IEP and student support teams, Shared resource library, 30+ paid days off (including school breaks), Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
6d ago
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