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Centerstone
Smyrna, Tennessee

School-Based Therapist (Rutherford County)

School CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42k-$47k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job Description

Summary of Position

Provide therapy to clients in a school setting while maintaining good clinical judgement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ability to formulate a diagnosis upon completion of intake assessment
  • Complete timely clinical documentation
  • Create and update treatment plans according to policy
  • Provide therapy services based upon assessment of clinical needs and diagnosis

Respond to supervisory communication including urgent care situations and other clinical needs as applicable in virtual or face to face settings

Keep administrative supervisor informed of all potential issues that could impact the program or the organization

  • Respond to needs of clients in a timely and professional manner
  • Demonstrate good clinical judgment in client care

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to successfully utilize computer/electronic equipment and software

Qualifications

Education Requirements

  • A Master’s degree is required in one of the following fields: Clinical Psychology, Mental Health (MH) Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and/or a specialization in MH Counseling
  • License-eligible in respective discipline preferred.
  • OR

Applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field (outside of the disciplines listed above) must meet the following criteria:

Completion of at least 24 graduate-level semester hours in psychology, social work, counseling, or other behavioral health-related coursework.

  • Relevant coursework and work experience in the following areas:
  • Clinical treatment and treatment planning
  • Appraisal and assessment of mental disorders

Psychopathology

Use of the DSM for diagnostic purposes within a clinical internship or practicum in a behavioral health setting

Experience Requirements

Clinical experience is required. This may be fulfilled through clinical practicums or internships completed as part of a master’s degree program.

Certification/Licensure

Must possess a valid driver's license and meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the organization's vehicle insurance policy.

Starting Salary Range: $42,300 - $46,700

Physical Requirements

  • Standing – 10%
  • Sitting – 90%
  • Squatting – Occasional
  • Kneeling – Occasional
  • Bending – Occasional
  • Driving – Occasional
  • Lifting – Occasional

Disclaimer

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Time Type

Full Time

  • Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapy services to clients in a school setting while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and treatment plans. Respond to supervisory communication and client needs in a professional and timely manner.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical therapyDSM usageCase management

School Counseling — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active School Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the School Counseling market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$42k–$47kSchool Counseling median $73k (middle half $65k–$83k)322 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$48k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
School Counseling listings in Tennessee260 active13,423 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 10% offer loan repayment260 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$45k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 14 employers
10
<$75k
6
$75k-90k
4
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
38% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most School Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 33 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Centerstone

Mental Health Care
Nashville, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Employee Resource Groups

Living in Smyrna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k≈ 8.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.