RESIDENTIAL THERAPIST
Listed compensation
Starting at $58K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Therapist at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN
Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.
Compensation: Starting at $58,000 per year. Negotiable, with experience/education/license.
Earn a $1,000 Bonus After Successful Completion of Essential Skills Training (within 90 days)
- Coach Counselors
- Youth Care Workers
- Child Care Workers
- Case Managers
- Teachers
- Paraprofessionals
Perks & Benefits
There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!
- Free meals on shift
- Opportunities for career growth, nationwide
- Earn PTO from day one of employment
Be sure to check out all the benefits ROP has to offer here:
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What You Will Do
A day in the life of a Therapist at Norris Academy is rarely the same, HARD WORK, EXCITING, IMPACTFUL, and very REWARDING. Our therapists are responsible for the overall delivery and implementation of each individual Client Treatment Plan, attending child and family team meetings, and attending treatment team meetings.
You will complete individual and group therapy sessions, and complete assessments and reports as required by the county and state. This is a 100% onsite position.
To Be Considered You Should
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Master’s degree required and license eligible in TN
- At least 1-year prior experience working with children in a residential setting
- Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
- Have a passion to work with and help children
Schedule/hours/shifts: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a therapist, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for the delivery and implementation of individual Client Treatment Plans and conducting therapy sessions. They must also attend child, family, and treatment team meetings while completing required state and county reports.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a Master's degree and be license eligible in Tennessee. At least one year of experience working with children in a residential setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RESIDENTIAL THERAPIST at Rite of Passage a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k 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 ~$58k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
- On-site
Living in Andersonville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $436k≈ 7.5× annual pay
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).
BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.