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Clarvida - Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee

Foster Care Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20.19/hr

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Foster Care Therapist
  • Location: Memphis, Tennessee
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $20.19/hr.

About the Role

The Foster Care Therapist is responsible for providing approved therapeutic interventions to clients and families to support identified behavioral and emotional changes.

This role also assists with case coordination and resource linkage for clients and involved parties including family members, DCS, court personnel, and non-relative supports as needed.

The therapist works closely with families requiring guidance and support while promoting positive outcomes for children and families involved in foster care services.

Responsibilities

  • Provide approved therapeutic interventions to clients and families
  • Assist with case coordination and resource linkage for clients and involved parties
  • Collaborate with family members, DCS, court personnel, and community supports
  • Maintain thorough documentation and case records
  • Utilize knowledge of child development and therapeutic interventions to support treatment goals
  • Support families requiring structure, guidance, and behavioral support
  • Work flexible hours consistent with program needs
  • Provide services across multiple locations as required
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certification requirements
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a discipline allowing mental health licensure in Tennessee
  • CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification prior to working with clients
  • Thorough knowledge of child development and therapeutic interventions
  • Experience working with families in need of support and direction
  • Ability to work flexible hours based on program needs
  • Ability to work across multiple service locations

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees

  • Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
  • Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
  • Up to 10 paid holidays*
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday*
  • Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements

All Employees

  • 401(k)
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cellphone stipend

(*Benefits may vary by position, state, or county)

Work Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-time

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children and families through therapeutic foster care services, click “Apply Now” to join Clarvida as a Foster Care Therapist. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About Clarvida

Clarvida’s success is built on the strength of our people and a shared commitment to improving lives and communities. Employees are empowered to bring their full potential to their work while delivering person-centered services that create meaningful outcomes.

  • Learn more: Clarvida Mission, Vision, and Values
  • See other opportunities: Clarvida Careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Keywords

Foster Care Therapist, Mental Health Therapist, Family Therapy, Child Development, Behavioral Health, Tennessee Therapist Jobs, Foster Care Services, Therapeutic Interventions, Family Support Services, Clarvida Careers

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a discipline qualifying for mental health licensure in Tennessee. Additionally, applicants must possess CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain them.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionMental health counselingClinical assessmentTreatment planningInterdisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 36% 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)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $46k 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 ~$42k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Counselor Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 23 employers

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<$85k
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$85k-100k
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$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Memphis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$142k
Typical market rent
$1,232/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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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About Clarvida - Tennessee

Health and Human Services
Fredericksburg, Virginia
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
Up to 10 paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
DailyPay – access earnings without waiting for payday
Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements
401(k)
Free licensure supervision