Primary Therapist
Listed compensation
$60k-$75k
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
About the Job
Are you passionate about helping clients discover their sense of recovery? Have you been looking for an opportunity to create impact? At Epiphany Wellness, our mission is true transformation by leading the way we reinvent & treat addiction.
Our company is dedicated to providing the highest level of care using known and proven methods for our clients' success. We strive to meet our main goal to help everyone live a happy and healthy life without substance abuse issues, addiction, or mental health concerns.
We are looking for a Primary Therapist who will work closely with clients to determine their rehabilitation needs and provide individualized treatment through structured and holistic healing. This role supports clients' foundational well-being and helps them build the skills needed to overcome challenges, heal, and grow to sustain long-term sobriety.
The Therapist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities. They will manage a patient caseload and provide group, individual, and family therapy. The Therapist will conduct psychosocial and biopsychosocial assessments and maintains primary responsibility for communication with the family, referral source, and other service providers as needed.
Location: Hendersonville, TN. On-Site/In-person Role
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Annual Salary Range
- $60,000 - $75,000
What will your day look like? You will:
- Group Facilitation
- Individual Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Documentation/Scheduling
- Treatment Planning
- Other duties as determined by Clinical Director
What You Will Need for This Position
- Active Tennessee licensure required (LADAC I/II, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or LMFT); if pending licensure, we still encourage you to apply!
- PHP level of care experience preferred
- Master's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related human services field.
- A minimum of 1 year of behavioral health, mental health, or substance use counseling experience is required.
- Proficient in Google Workspace software preferred.
Who We Are
Epiphany Wellness is a state-of-the-art alcohol & drug addiction rehab and mental health rehab center. Our expert, evidence-based program offers treatment for substance abuse disorder and those with mental health issues. Our program is personalized based on the needs of each individual, and our clinical team creates custom-tailored recovery plans for each patient. Start your journey to support lasting recovery today!
Here at Epiphany Wellness, we foster an environment that encourages our team members to grow and develop their careers organically.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible Schedule
- Comprehensive benefits package includes life, medical, dental, and vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vacation and Flex benefits
- Paid Holidays
- A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development.
Epiphany Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Epiphany Wellness makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key Responsibilities
The Primary Therapist manages a patient caseload and provides group, individual, and family therapy. They are also responsible for conducting assessments, treatment planning, and maintaining communication with families and service providers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant human services field and possess active Tennessee licensure (LADAC I/II, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or LMFT). A minimum of one year of experience in behavioral health, mental health, or substance use counseling is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 44% 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)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Tennessee | 170 active | 7,886 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 24% remote · 44% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$68k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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