Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

About Company

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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, you will play a critical role in supporting individuals, families, and groups to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

You will provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each client, helping them navigate life transitions, manage emotional challenges, and develop coping strategies.

Your work will involve assessing clients' mental health status, creating treatment plans, and facilitating individual or group therapy sessions. You will also collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients facing crisis situations or behavioral health issues.

Ultimately, your efforts will contribute to enhancing clients' quality of life and fostering resilience in the face of psychological difficulties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
  • Valid 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 mental health counseling to diverse populations.
  • Strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and behavioral health principles.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage clients and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialized training or certification in group therapy, family therapy, or anger management.
  • Experience working with clients undergoing significant life transitions or trauma recovery.
  • Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Background in community mental health settings or integrated care environments.
  • Bilingual abilities or experience working with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough psychological assessments to understand clients' mental health needs and challenges.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using various therapeutic modalities such as psychotherapy, family therapy, and group therapy.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support to clients experiencing acute emotional distress or behavioral health emergencies.
  • Facilitate therapy sessions focused on anger management, life transitions, and other relevant issues to promote emotional regulation and personal growth.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records, monitor progress, and adjust treatment approaches as necessary.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including psychiatrists, social workers, and medical professionals to coordinate comprehensive care.
  • Stay informed about current research and best practices in counseling psychology and mental health to continually enhance therapeutic effectiveness.

Skills

The required skills such as counseling psychology, group therapy, and mental health counseling are essential for conducting effective assessments and delivering tailored therapeutic interventions that address clients' emotional and behavioral needs.

Family therapy and psychotherapy skills enable the therapist to work with multiple family members or individuals to improve relational dynamics and personal insight. Crisis intervention and anger management skills are critical for managing acute situations and helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Life transitions and behavioral health expertise allow the therapist to support clients through significant changes and mental health challenges with empathy and evidence-based strategies.

Preferred skills like specialized certifications and cultural competence enhance the therapist’s ability to provide inclusive, effective care and adapt treatment plans to diverse client backgrounds and needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a mental health field and possess a valid state licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Demonstrated experience in providing psychotherapy and strong knowledge of crisis intervention techniques are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPsychological AssessmentCommunication Skills

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 Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$358k
Typical market rent
$1,712/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
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 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage – Three new BCBSAL medical plans
Expanded Coverage – Options for domestic partners
Mental Health Support – Improved access to services and new EAP
Voluntary Coverages – Pet insurance, home and auto insurance, family legal services
Student Loan Repayment – Available for nurses and therapists
Retirement Benefits – 401(k) plan through Voya
Generous PTO
Voluntary Benefits for Part-Time Employees – Dental, vision, life, accident insurance, and telehealth options