Mental Health Counselor (Full-Time)- Smyrna, TN
About The Position
Mental Health Counselor â 2025â2026 School Year Full Time, 1099 Contract | School-Based | Tennessee (On-Site) You became a counselor to make an impactâletâs make that impact where it matters most. At Thrive Therapies, we place licensed mental health professionals like you in Kâ12 schools across under-resourced communities, because we believe every student deserves access to expert, compassionate support. Weâre not your typical healthcare company. Weâre a mission-driven team committed to an employee-first culture and a powerful community of educators, providers, and change-makers. What Makes Us Different: We center you, the provider. Whether youâre leading a small counseling group, partnering with a teacher on classroom strategies, or helping a student navigate trauma, weâre here to help you thrive. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with our counselors and school partners to make sure youâre supported, respected, and never alone. Our Mission: Thrive is on a mission to revolutionize the care of children with disabilities. We provide results-driven services and intelligent tools to support childrenâs development, well-being, and health. At the heart of this mission are the people who change the trajectories of childrenâs lives. We work for them. Interested? Letâs talk! Weâre actively interviewing for the 2025â2026 school year. Apply today and letâs build a role that fits you.
Requirements
- Masterâs degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
- LMSW for Social Workers; applicable license for Mental Health Counselors
- Successful background check before employment begins
- Kâ12 school-based experience preferred
- Commitment to culturally responsive care and educational equity
Nice To Haves
- Bonus points for fluency in a global language (Spanish, Somali, or Arabic)
Benefits
- Caseloads designed for quality, not overload
- Support from licensed clinical leads
- Ten paid hours annually toward licensure
- Predictable & consistent school-based hours
- Collaborative IEP and student support teams
- A shared resource library (no need to start from scratch!)
- 30+ paid days off (including school breaks)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 12 weeks fully paid parental leave (after 1 year)
- Referral & performance bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
