Therapist
Listed compensation
$58k-$60k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
EVOLVE Addiction Treatment [https://evolveaddictiontreatment.com/] is part of Bradford Health Services, a leader in substance abuse treatment and programs for over 40 years.
Our programs meet each individual where they are, providing compassionate, evidence-based care that addresses substance use disorders and prepares patients for long-term success.
Whether through counseling, peer support, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), or gender-specific programs, we offer a holistic approach to healing that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit.
We are looking for a Therapist to add to our dynamic team who can provide clinical support to our clients, and facilities, in Knoxville, TN. Evolve campuses provides a supportive, empathetic, and structured environment where individuals can safely address the root causes of their addiction and rediscover their true selves.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments with newly admitted patients
- Assess and document risk of harm to self or others
- Develop a treatment plan with patient-specific goals, interventions, and timeframes
- Collaborate with treatment team to plan appropriate aftercare
- Conduct individual therapy sessions with patients
- Lead process groups on a range of topics related to addiction, recovery, and wellbeing
- Facilitate family sessions
- Develop and lead specialty groups or sessions unique to your interests and expertise
- Leverage de-escalation skills to ensure patient safety and reduce AMA risk
- Maintain and promote healthy boundaries
- Promote and protect each patient’s independence, privacy, dignity, and emotional and physical well being
- Complete progress notes for individual, group, and family sessions
- Update treatment plans to reflect patient progress and challenges
- Capture any safety concerns and interventions or referrals initiated
- Document all clinical assessments as required
- Learn and follow company-established policies and procedures
- Remain current with all required trainings and certifications
- Receive biweekly supervision
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Practice respectful, compassionate, supportive communication with patients and colleagues
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree required
- Experience in addiction and mental health
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Desire to work collaboratively with diverse team and patient population.
- The ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient.
License Requirements
- LPC or LCSW or license eligible
At Bradford Health Services, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our employees. We believe that taking care of our team allows them to take better care of others, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being. At Bradford Health Services, we don’t just invest in our patients—we invest in our people.
- Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans with better rates, improved co-pays, and enhanced prescription benefits.
- Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners and a wider network of in-network providers.
- Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) featuring digital wellness tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) modules and wellness coaching.
- Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services, and more.
- Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists.
- Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya to help employees plan for the future.
- Generous PTO – A robust paid time off policy to support work-life balance.
- Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options for those working 20 hours or more per week.
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Requirements
A master’s degree and experience in addiction and mental health are required, along with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a diverse team and patient population. Candidates must hold or be eligible for an LPC or LCSW license; the ideal candidate is compassionate, professional, organized, and efficient.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$59k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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