Licensed Therapist Jobs in Tennessee

Licensed Therapist jobs in Tennessee are in strong and steady demand, concentrated across community mental health centers, hospital-based behavioral health units, school systems, and private group practices, with openings at every level from recent graduates pursuing licensure to seasoned clinicians in supervisory roles. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville anchor the bulk of hiring, with well-established employers such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Frontier Health, and Centerstone consistently bringing on licensed therapists throughout the year. The most sought-after specialties in Tennessee include trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorder counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top employerEllie Mental Health
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring29
Work type68% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Licensed Massage Therapist
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Licensed Massage Therapist
Kneading Solutions Massage Therapy
Franklin, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$67 - $85/hr
On-Site

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Massage Envy
Lead Licensed Massage Therapist
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Lead Licensed Massage Therapist
Massage Envy
Hixson, Tennessee
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$25 - $40/hr
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Frontier Health
Therapist Mobile - TN (Licensed or MPA) - Full Time- Turning Point
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Therapist Mobile - TN (Licensed or MPA) - Full Time- Turning Point
Frontier Health
Johnson City, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Master of Public Administration
1,001-5,000

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Marino Physiotherapy
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
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Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Marino Physiotherapy
Knoxville, Tennessee
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$22 - $26/hr
On-Site
Associate's degree in physical therapist assistant

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Foothills Physical Therapy Center
Licensed Physical Therapist
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Licensed Physical Therapist
Foothills Physical Therapy Center
Knoxville, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$75k - $85k/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Licensed Therapist Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
8 jobs
Knoxville
7 jobs
Memphis
6 jobs
Johnson City
4 jobs
Murfreesboro
4 jobs
Franklin
3 jobs
Chattanooga
3 jobs
Clarksville
3 jobs
Lebanon
2 jobs

Licensed Therapist Job Market in Tennessee

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

Who's Hiring

Ellie Mental Health
Ellie Mental Health5 open roles
Exceptional Living Centers
Exceptional Living Centers3 open roles
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed therapist jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active Tennessee license as a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related clinical field
  • Completion of supervised clinical hours required for full licensure under the Tennessee Department of Health
  • Experience or clinical training in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
  • Ability to conduct assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and maintain thorough clinical documentation
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems and compliance with HIPAA privacy requirements

Licensed Therapist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed therapist in Tennessee?

Licensure in Tennessee is issued by the Tennessee Department of Health through its boards covering professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists, depending on your discipline. You'll need a master's degree in a qualifying clinical field, completion of supervised post-graduate hours, and a passing score on the relevant national licensure exam such as the NCE, NCMHCE, or LMSW exam before the state issues a full independent license.

Which companies hire licensed therapists in Tennessee?

Employers hiring licensed therapists in Tennessee right now include Ellie Mental Health, Exceptional Living Centers, and Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Tennessee's strong network of community mental health organizations and hospital-affiliated behavioral health programs means consistent openings across both urban centers and rural service areas throughout the state.

Which Tennessee cities have the most licensed therapist jobs?

The Tennessee cities with the most licensed therapist openings are Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis. Nashville drives volume through its large hospital systems and rapidly growing population, Memphis carries significant demand through its public health and community mental health infrastructure, and Knoxville's anchor institutions and surrounding Appalachian service region generate consistent clinical hiring across outpatient and community settings.

Are there remote licensed therapist jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, and more than many clinical fields, because telehealth has become a recognized and reimbursed care delivery model for outpatient therapy in Tennessee. About 32% of licensed therapist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the state's investment in expanding mental health access to underserved rural communities. Outpatient individual and group therapy sessions are the roles most commonly offered in a fully remote or hybrid format.

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

The most realistic entry path is pursuing a licensed professional counselor associate or licensed social work associate position, which Tennessee authorizes for candidates still completing supervised hours toward full licensure. Large community mental health organizations such as Centerstone and Frontier Health run associate-level programs that pair new clinicians with supervisors, and hospital systems including Vanderbilt and Regional One Health often hire recent master's graduates into structured behavioral health residencies. Completing your clinical practicum in Tennessee and sitting for your licensure exam early strengthens your candidacy considerably.

Where can I find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Tennessee market. Search through the available roles, identify the ones that match your license type, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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