Behavioral Health Counselor
Listed compensation
$51k-$75k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: TN, Nashville - Riverbend Max Security Institution - Nashville, TN
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support, Pay rates from $51,000/yr. to $75,000/yr. depending on years of experience! Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive healthcare services to the Tennessee Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a full-time Master's Level Behavioral Health Counselor to join our team at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The Master's Level Behavioral Health Counselor works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to meet the behavioral health needs of patients within a correctional setting. This includes managing case files, supervising intake and discharge, and overseeing treatment plans and patient progress. Qualifications: Masters level degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field from a CACREP accredited educational institution required Two years of experience required Must show active CPR and Basic Life Support certification Experience in a correctional setting preferred Must be able to pass a background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable Available
- Shift: Days
Monday-Friday We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more... For more information, please contact: Patrick Jones at pjones1@teamcenturion.com INDMHM #PJ
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address patients’ behavioral health needs in a correctional setting. Manage case files, supervise intake and discharge, and oversee treatment plans and patient progress.
Requirements
A master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from a CACREP-accredited institution and at least two years of experience are required. Active CPR and Basic Life Support certifications are required; correctional experience is preferred, and candidates must pass a background investigation and obtain applicable security clearance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health (counseling) | ranked against 354 Behavioral Health (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $51k–$75k | Behavioral Health median $66k (middle half $62k–$68k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Tennessee | 7 active | 363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Behavioral Health pay trend | +9.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Centurion Health | #14 of 18 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Counselor at Centurion Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Behavioral Health (Counseling) — ranked against 354 active Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$63k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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