Licensed Therapist | Outpatient Clinic
Listed compensation
$62k-$68k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
Job Description
- Licensed Outpatient Therapist (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT)
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
- Starting Salary: $62,000-$68,000
Centerstone is seeking a compassionate and motivated Licensed Outpatient Therapist to join our growing behavioral health team. This role provides the opportunity to deliver meaningful therapy services in a supportive outpatient setting while helping individuals and families improve their mental health and overall well-being.
We're looking for clinicians who are passionate about providing high-quality care, building strong therapeutic relationships, and making a lasting impact in their community.
Why Join Centerstone?
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive salary: $62,000-$68,000
- Supportive clinical leadership
- Opportunity to work with a diverse client population
- Collaborative team environment
- Meaningful work that changes lives
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
- Established community mental health organization with a strong mission and reputation
What You'll Do
- Conduct clinical intake assessments and establish diagnoses
- Develop and update individualized treatment plans
- Provide evidence-based therapy services based on client needs
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment interventions as appropriate
- Collaborate with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members
- Provide services in person and/or virtually as needed
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and ethical decision-making
- Respond professionally and promptly to client needs
Qualifications
Required
Master's Degree In
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Clinical Psychology
- Related behavioral health field
Current Tennessee Licensure As
- LCSW
- LPC-MHSP
LMFT
- Experience providing behavioral health services through employment, internship, practicum, or clinical training
- Preferred
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
- Experience providing outpatient behavioral health services
- Supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
Compensation
- Starting Salary: $62,000-$68,000
- $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
Time Type
Full Time
- Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct clinical intake assessments, establish diagnoses, and develop individualized treatment plans for clients. They will provide evidence-based therapy services while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Centerstone ranks #19 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$71k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Tennessee | 168 active | 7,884 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 34% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Centerstone | #19 of 19 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$65k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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