Mental Health Counseling Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Psychology, Counseling and Family Science at Lipscomb University seeks to fill a tenured track position at the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 1, 2026, in its CACREP-accredited M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. The ideal candidate will hold a doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution and have experience teaching counseling at the graduate level.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching graduate counseling courses
• Supervision
• Mentoring
• Scholarly activity
• Academic advisement
• Professional development
• University service

The successful candidate will have practical/applied counseling experience and will be eligible for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation in the state of TN. The M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling received full CACREP accreditation in 2014 and has maintained accreditation since. The program offers specializations in play therapy, addiction, and research, while faculty provide specialized workshops for students and professionals across the country.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited institution
• Experience teaching counseling at the graduate level
• Practical/applied counseling experience
• Eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation in the state of TN

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to active members of the Church of Christ.

Lipscomb University is a liberal arts teaching and research institution committed to being intentionally, courageously and graciously Christian. Our mission is to integrate Christian faith and practice with academic excellence, not only in the classroom but also by involvement in numerous service opportunities. It is a place that sees the city as our campus and the world as our classroom. This is what grounds us, and it is also what has grown us. With more than 4,800 students, Lipscomb University was recently named among the Best National Universities and ranked among the Best Christian Universities in America by U.S. News and World Report and Niche, respectively. Lipscomb is a dynamic university offering students a choice of more than 200 undergraduate programs of study, over 50 master’s degrees and certificate programs across 12 fields of study in addition to six education specialist degrees and five doctoral degrees. Lipscomb’s residential campus is located in the Green Hills area of Nashville, Tennessee, with an additional location in downtown Nashville as well as a robust online program.

Lipscomb is nationally ranked for its innovation, programs and service. Each year, Lipscomb students contribute an average of 60,000 hours of service to nonprofits and organizations creating a $2.5M annual volunteer impact on the local community. Classified as a national university by U.S. News & World Report, Lipscomb University is classified as a doctoral university by the Carnegie Foundation, placing it among 7 percent of schools nationwide. At the heart of Lipscomb University is 1,000 full-time faculty and staff who are committed to creating a lasting impact beyond the campus, serving the good of humanity to the glory of God. As you learn more about Lipscomb, we hope you find it to be a place that is joyfully and energetically committed to God and a place where you truly want to share and invest your talents and skills.

Lipscomb University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination laws and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its employment practices.

Qualified candidates may contact Dr. Damian McClintock with questions at dgmcclintock@lipscomb.edu.