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Emory Valley Center
Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26/hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

  • CLASSIFICATION: Fulltime, Exempt
  • PAY: $55,000 annually / $26.44 hourly (BOE)
  • BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!

Position Purpose

Join our dedicated team at Emory Valley Center (EVC) as a Mental Health Therapist, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person-centered clinical services that make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values individual needs and promotes recovery and well-being. If you are passionate about mental health care and thrive in a dynamic, client-focused setting, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission-driven organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all clinical documentation in accordance with Managed Care Organization (MCO) requirements, payer expectations, Emory Valley Center policies, and applicable licensing or accrediting entities.
  • Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify mental health, behavioral, emotional, psychosocial, and functional needs of individuals receiving services within the scope of licensure and supervision.
  • Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans, Plan of Care (POC) goals, therapeutic interventions, and measurable outcomes aligned with each person’s Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) and identified needs.
  • Conduct individual, group, and/or family counseling sessions using evidence-based practices to support clients' mental health and emotional well-being.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards related to clinical practice and documentation.

Requirements

  • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Master’s degree in social sciences with an emphasis in psychology, counseling, social work, or other related fields (must be willing to obtain related board licensure).
  • Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Duties may require occasional after-hours work and travel to organizational sites.
  • Required training/certifications provided by the organization including CPR/First Aid.

Key Behaviors for Success

  • Confidentiality is required - confidentiality agreement signed upon hiring.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy while creating a welcoming and professional environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Highly proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), web-based systems, programs, or platforms.
  • Ability to create a welcoming and professional environment.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Free TextCare & Employee Assistance Program with Enhanced Behavioral Health
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Referral Program
  • Gym Membership and more!

If you're interested in applying or learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact us at HR@evcmail.org.

Emory Valley is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Center to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans to support the mental health and emotional well-being of clients. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingInterdisciplinary CollaborationTime Management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 40% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 22 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
7%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Oak Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,679/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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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About Emory Valley Center

Individual and Family Services
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Retirement Plan (403(b))
Life Insurance
Referral Program
Gym Membership
Free TextCare & Employee Assistance Program