Private Practice Therapist - Chattanooga, TN
Listed compensation
$65k-$80k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join MIND BODY OPTIMIZATION INC as a Private Practice Therapist – Outpatient, $65K-$80K in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65K - $80K
- Continuing Education
- Professional Memberships
- Clinical Supervision
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join MIND BODY OPTIMIZATION INC as a Private Practice Therapist – Outpatient, $65K-$80K.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides high-quality mental health services, including individual, couple, and family therapy in an outpatient setting. They are responsible for conducting intake evaluations, formulating diagnoses, and developing personalized treatment plans while collaborating with other healthcare providers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work and possess an independent license such as LPC or LCSW. Experience in private practice and substance use treatment is preferred, along with knowledge of regulatory standards like The Joint Commission and OSHA.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Mind Body Optimization ranks #5 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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 ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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