<p>A W-2 clinical therapist opportunity is open in the Tri-Cities region of northeastern Tennessee — a growing behavioral health practice offering a customizable schedule, uncapped compensation, and a fully developed administrative infrastructure so clinicians can focus on patient care. This in-person role is supported by local management, a robust back-office team, and enterprise-level technology, making it a strong fit for a therapist seeking stability, flexibility, and professional development in a desirable Appalachian corridor community.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base salary with uncapped compensation potential, paid biweekly</li> <li>W-2 employment with a customizable, flexible schedule</li> <li>Flexible paid time off (flex time off model)</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan plus enhanced benefits package</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)</li> <li>Professional liability insurance included</li> <li>Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings through an internal learning platform</li> <li>Industry-leading onboarding and training program</li> <li>Wellness program and employee referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>In-person clinical role serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee area (Kingsport and surrounding communities)</li> <li>Customizable schedule designed to support work-life balance and clinician preference</li> <li>Company-issued iPad enabling seamless remote access and enhanced team collaboration</li> <li>Developed administrative infrastructure with extensive back-office support — billing, credentialing, and operational functions handled centrally</li> <li>Local management team on the ground providing day-to-day clinical and operational support</li> <li>Access to a large national behavioral health network with established protocols and resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Tennessee licensure as a clinical therapist (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent clinical licensure)</li> <li>Completed graduate-level training in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related behavioral health discipline</li> <li>Comfort with in-person outpatient or integrated behavioral health delivery</li> <li>Strong clinical documentation skills; comfort with tablet-based and remote-access technology preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>The Tri-Cities region — anchored by Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol — sits in the scenic upper Tennessee Valley at the foot of the Appalachian Highlands, offering a quality of life that consistently draws healthcare professionals seeking an alternative to high-cost urban markets. The area features a low cost of living, highly regarded public and private schools, and immediate access to outdoor recreation including the Cherokee National Forest, Appalachian Trail, and South Holston Lake. Bristol Motor Speedway, a vibrant regional arts scene, and proximity to Asheville, NC and Knoxville, TN round out a community that balances small-city warmth with genuine regional amenities.</p>