Statewide Tennessee figures for the three BLS occupations behind the therapist title — there is no single therapist figure, and no city-level figure for Nashville.

Counselors (combined) median

$49,580

SOC 21-1018 · −16% vs. national

Marriage & family therapists median

$46,700

SOC 21-1013 · −30% vs. national

MH & substance abuse social workers median

$46,500

SOC 21-1023 · −23% vs. national

See all three occupations side by side →

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Tennessee — SOC 21-1018 $49,580, SOC 21-1013 $46,700, SOC 21-1023 $46,500; no single therapist figure exists

Employers

Who’s Hiring Therapists in Nashville

3 employers have 7 open therapist roles in Nashville, led by Centerstone with 5 openings.

Centerstone5 open LifeStance Health1 open Universal Health Services1 open

About This Role

A therapist is a master's-level licensed clinician providing psychotherapy — usually credentialed as an LCSW, LPC/LMHC, or LMFT.

Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across the Nashville area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many therapist jobs are open in Nashville, TN right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 7 live therapist openings in Nashville, TN. They come from 3 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a therapist earn in Tennessee?

BLS publishes no single therapist figure. In Tennessee, the May 2025 medians are $49,580 for counselors (combined), $46,700 for marriage and family therapists, $46,500 for mental health and substance abuse social workers.

03Which employers are hiring therapists in Nashville?

The Nashville listings currently come from 3 employers, including Centerstone (5), LifeStance Health (1), and Universal Health Services (1).