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Community Options
Smyrna, Tennessee

Licensed Clinician Social Worker (IDD)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$55/hr

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Job Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are now hiring a Full-Time or Part-Time Licensed Clinician in Rutherford, TN. The Licensed Clinician (SESH) designs and leads therapeutic programing for adults with IDD and co-occurring mental and behavioral health conditions within its Specialized Enhanced Supported Housing (SESH) program.

SESH homes are a short-term, therapeutic residential placement for individuals who require specialized treatment within a highly structured, safe, and secure setting.

The Licensed Clinician utilizes evidence-based treatment programs (e. g., CBT, DBT) to develop clinical programming that promotes independence, recovery, and behavioral stability, allowing individuals to successfully transition to lower levels of care.

Starting pay is $40.00 - $55.00/ per hour (Commensurate with experience)

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead mental health clinician for Community Options' Specialized Enhanced Supported Housing program

  • Review referrals and assist with the admissions process
  • Complete and submit initial and concurrent authorization requests in accordance with the level of care guidelines
  • Complete initial biopsychosocial assessments and individualized plans of care within 30 days of admission

Develop discharge plans that align with the principles of resiliency and transitional skills within thirty (30) days of admission

Provide clinical supervision and support within the group home ensuring all staff are trained and consistently implementing each individual's treatment plan

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field and a license to practice independently in TN, including LCSW, LMFT, LPC-MHSP

Demonstrated ability to conduct diagnostic assessments, establish treatment plans, and provide individual and group therapy

Minimum of two years’ experience working with people who have IDD and mental health and/or challenging behavioral needs

Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

  • Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
  • Great coworkers/team that support you!

University Partnerships That Include Tuition Reduction

  • Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.Comop.org
  • Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field and possess an independent license in Tennessee. A minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and mental health needs is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical social workTherapeutic programmingTreatment planningIndividual therapyDischarge planningCrisis interventionIDD support

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 14% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$83k–$114kSocial Work median $67k (middle half $54k–$83k)249 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Tennessee117 active6,550 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% remote · 14% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment125 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,568 in the last 30 days1,507 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, 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 ~$99k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 9 employers
11
<$110k
11
$110k-120k
16
$120k-130k
1
$134k
2
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
3%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,477 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Options

Non-profit Organizations
Princeton, NJ
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
403b Retirement Plan
Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Living in Smyrna

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
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.

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