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JourneyPure at The River
Tennessee · Remote OK

Virtual Primary Therapist – Tennessee

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$30/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Part-Time Virtual Primary Therapist

JourneyPure Tennessee Virtual IOP

Remote within Tennessee | $28.00–$30.00 per hour

JourneyPure is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based, person-centered treatment for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. We believe recovery is possible for everyone and approach each person with dignity, hope, and respect.

We are seeking an engaging and compassionate Part-Time Virtual Primary Therapist to join our statewide Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program. The Primary Therapist will meet clients where they are and support sustained recovery through virtual group facilitation, individual therapy, assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct biopsychosocial and ASAM assessments.
  • Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and the treatment team.
  • Provide individual therapy and facilitate virtual psychoeducational and process groups.
  • Use evidence-based, trauma-informed, and strength-based approaches to support recovery.
  • Educate clients about substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and recovery strategies.
  • Monitor client progress and make appropriate level-of-care recommendations.
  • Coordinate care and make referrals for additional services when needed.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team and participate in weekly treatment-team meetings.
  • Follow all telehealth safety, confidentiality, and emergency-response procedures.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field.
  • Current Tennessee licensure or active pursuit of licensure preferred. We welcome both fully licensed and pre-licensed master’s-level clinicians.
  • Experience in substance use treatment or group facilitation preferred.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while remaining connected to a collaborative virtual team.
  • Reliable internet and a private workspace suitable for telehealth services.
  • Availability for an assigned morning or evening schedule.

Compensation: $28.00–$30.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

If you are passionate about helping people build lasting recovery and are looking for meaningful, flexible clinical work, we would love to hear from you.

JourneyPure is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial assessmentASAM assessmentTrauma-informed careStrength-based approachCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virtual Primary Therapist – Tennessee at JourneyPure at The River a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,002 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 13% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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About JourneyPure at The River

Hospitals and Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Remote work within Tennessee