Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs in Tennessee

Licensed Mental Health Professional jobs in Tennessee are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, substance use treatment programs, and school-based behavioral health services, with openings at every level from post-licensure associates through clinical directors. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville anchor most of the hiring activity, where large employers such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Centerstone, and Behavioral Health Group maintain consistent licensed mental health professional workforces. The most in-demand specialties across the state are trauma-informed care, substance use disorder counseling, and child and adolescent behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerUS Department of Veterans Affairs
Top cityMemphis, TN
Cities hiring7
Work type89% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in social work

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Vanderbilt Health
Licensed Mental Health Professional 2-LCSW-VHAN
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Vanderbilt Health
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Licensed Mental Health Professional 2-LCSW-VHAN
Vanderbilt Health
Nashville, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Master's degree

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Exceptional Living Centers
Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)
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Exceptional Living Centers
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Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)
Exceptional Living Centers
Dover, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$33 - $43/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Exceptional Living Centers
Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)
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Exceptional Living Centers
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Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)
Exceptional Living Centers
Smyrna, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$33 - $43/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Exceptional Living Centers
Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)
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Exceptional Living Centers
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Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP)
Exceptional Living Centers
New Tazewell, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$33 - $43/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Johnson City, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$90k - $116k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Memphis
4 jobs
Nashville
4 jobs
Dover
1 job
Smyrna
1 job
Tiptonville
1 job
Johnson City
1 job
New Tazewell
1 job

Licensed Mental Health Professional Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

US Department of Veterans Affairs
US Department of Veterans Affairs5 open roles
Centurion Health
Centurion Health3 open roles
Exceptional Living Centers
Exceptional Living Centers3 open roles

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed mental health professional jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential issued by Tennessee
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field required
  • Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy or trauma-focused approaches
  • Ability to complete clinical documentation and maintain records in an electronic health record system
  • Strong communication skills and capacity to coordinate care with multidisciplinary treatment teams

Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed mental health professional in Tennessee?

Licensure in Tennessee is issued by the Tennessee Department of Health's Board for Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapists, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists. Candidates must complete a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field, accumulate supervised post-graduate clinical hours, and pass the National Counselor Examination or a board-approved equivalent. Those pursuing clinical social work licensure apply through the Tennessee Board of Social Worker Certification and Licensure under similar post-graduate supervision requirements.

Which companies hire licensed mental health professionals in Tennessee?

Employers hiring licensed mental health professionals in Tennessee right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, Centurion Health, and Exceptional Living Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's community mental health infrastructure, anchored by statewide providers and hospital-affiliated behavioral health divisions, creates consistent openings across both urban centers and rural service areas.

Which Tennessee cities have the most licensed mental health professional jobs?

The Tennessee cities with the most licensed mental health professional openings are Memphis, Nashville, and Dover. Nashville drives the largest share of hiring through its dense concentration of hospital systems and behavioral health networks, while Memphis and Knoxville add significant volume through regional medical centers, community mental health centers, and university-affiliated training programs that maintain ongoing licensed staff needs.

Are there remote licensed mental health professional jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, and more than many clinical fields, because telehealth has become a standard delivery model for outpatient therapy and counseling services. About 11% of licensed mental health professional openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting continued provider and patient adoption of virtual care platforms. Individual therapy, psychiatric follow-ups, and employee assistance counseling are the sub-areas most commonly performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a licensed mental health professional in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a post-graduate supervised residency or associate counselor role, which allows you to accumulate the clinical hours required for full licensure while earning. Large Tennessee providers such as Centerstone and Vanderbilt Behavioral Health regularly hire provisionally licensed or associate-level clinicians. Case manager and crisis stabilization specialist positions at community mental health centers offer strong lateral entry points, and completing a practicum or internship with a Tennessee-based agency during your graduate program remains the most direct way to convert training into a job offer.

Where can I find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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