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Licensed Professional Counselor / Psychotherapist

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Behavioral Health Kingsport, TN Fulltimeregular Inpatient
$66,828 – $78,994
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A Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychotherapist is needed to deliver individual psychotherapy services to older adults across skilled nursing and long-term care facilities in Kingsport, Tennessee. This is a W-2 employed position with a Monday–Friday schedule, no weekend or on-call obligations, and a fee-for-service compensation model that produced estimated annual earnings of $66,828–$78,994. Clinicians who want to focus entirely on direct patient care — free from the billing, overhead, and administrative burden of private practice — will find this role well-structured and well-supported.

Perks and Benefits

  • Estimated annual earnings of $66,828–$78,994 based on fee-for-service productivity model with uncapped upside
  • W-2 employment with base compensation paid biweekly
  • Flexible paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance with enhanced benefit options available
  • Employee assistance and clinician wellness programs
  • Company-issued and fully funded iPad for documentation and interdisciplinary communication

Practice Highlights

  • Provide individual psychotherapy to older adults residing in skilled nursing and long-term care settings
  • Conduct clinical assessments, establish diagnoses, and deliver evidence-based interventions
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Monday–Friday, five-day workweek with daily schedule flexibility — no evenings, weekends, or on-call
  • Autonomous practice environment; no private practice overhead or administrative management responsibilities
  • Industry-leading onboarding program with ongoing clinical training and professional development access
  • Extensive back-office infrastructure and local management support in place
  • Clinician wellness and referral programs available throughout employment

Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted LPC, LMHC, or LMFT license in the state of Tennessee
  • Ability to practice and bill independently without clinical supervision
  • Proficiency in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning
  • Experience with or genuine interest in serving older adult and geriatric populations
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative communication skills suited to interdisciplinary team settings

About the Community

Kingsport is a mid-sized city anchored in the Tri-Cities region of northeastern Tennessee, where the Appalachian Highlands meet the Holston River valley. The area offers a low cost of living, highly regarded public schools, and immediate access to outdoor recreation including hiking, kayaking, and proximity to the Cherokee National Forest. Residents enjoy a genuine small-city quality of life while remaining within a short drive of Johnson City and Bristol, with Asheville, NC and Knoxville, TN both reachable for weekend travel.