Resident Counselor, C&Y (EPS)

This Mental Health position at Mental Health Cooperative 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.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

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 physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving, Consumer Advocacy, Paperwork Completion, Medication Understanding, Psychiatric Diagnosis Understanding, Therapeutic Environment Maintenance, Vital Signs Proficiency. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health role.

Core responsibilities: The Resident Counselor must actively engage psychiatric consumers during their stay in EPS Treatment programs to intervene and problem-solve during a crisis episode while maintaining consistent contact. Responsibilities also include completing required paperwork, advocating for consumer needs like b...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 403b Retirement Plan, Gym Membership Discounts, Mental Health Support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.