Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

About Company

FT Therapist role in Germantown, TN ow. ly

We’re officially a Great Place To Work®! We’ve always believed that supporting our team is just as important as supporting our patients. Now, we’re proud to share that we’ve earned Great Place To Work® Certification - based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

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This certification reflects the culture we’ve worked hard to build - one rooted in trust, inclusion, and purpose-driven leadership.

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.

Our Benefits Include

  • 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.

At Bradford Health Services, we don’t just invest in our patients—we invest in our people.

About the Role

As a Therapist at Woodland Recovery Center, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals and families through various mental health challenges by providing professional counseling and therapeutic services.

Your primary objective will be to assess, diagnose, and treat emotional, behavioral, and psychological issues using evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs.

You will work collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote mental wellness, resilience, and improved quality of life. This role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach to help clients navigate crises, manage stress, and overcome barriers to mental health.

Ultimately, your work will contribute to fostering healthier communities by empowering clients to achieve emotional balance and personal growth.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
  • Valid and current state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing psychotherapy and counseling services to diverse populations.
  • Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to ethical practice and client confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialized training or certification in group therapy, family therapy, or trauma-informed care.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams or community mental health settings.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
  • Bilingual abilities or experience working with culturally diverse populations.
  • Advanced skills in case management and client advocacy.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for clients.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions using modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and crisis intervention.
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions focused on topics such as anger management, coping strategies, and interpersonal skills.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical professionals to coordinate holistic care.
  • Maintain detailed and confidential client records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust therapeutic approaches as necessary to ensure effective outcomes.
  • Offer crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health episodes or emergencies.
  • Educate clients and their families about mental health conditions and available resources to support ongoing recovery.

Skills

The required skills such as Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling are essential for conducting thorough client assessments and delivering effective therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.

Group Therapy and Family Therapy skills enable the therapist to facilitate sessions that address relational dynamics and promote collective healing.

Psychotherapy expertise is applied daily to help clients explore and resolve emotional difficulties, while Crisis Intervention skills are critical for managing urgent mental health situations safely and effectively.

Anger Management techniques are utilized to assist clients in developing healthier coping mechanisms, reducing conflict, and improving emotional regulation.

Preferred skills like trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapy methods enhance the therapist’s ability to provide comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and outcome-driven treatment.

Bradford Health Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Bradford Health Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications require a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a related mental health field and valid state licensure (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent). Candidates should possess demonstrated experience in psychotherapy, strong knowledge of mental health disorders, and excellent ethical communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 38% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
4% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Germantown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$374k
Typical market rent
$2,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical coverage (BCBSAL plans)
Dental and vision for part-time employees
Mental health support and EAP
Student loan repayment for therapists
401(k) plan through Voya
Generous PTO
Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services
Telehealth options for part-time employees