Primary Therapist

Renaissance Recovery - Tennessee; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Recovery Tennessee in Nashville, TN seeks a Primary Therapist to provide outpatient care to adults navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. You’ll deliver individual and group therapy, complete assessments and treatment plans, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

This on-site role offers a $60,000–$70,000 annual salary, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative, client-centered

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology or related field.
• Tennessee license or credential appropriate to clinical responsibilities.
• Proven ability to document clearly and coordinate with a treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to an adult outpatient caseload.
• Facilitate 1–2 group therapy sessions per week.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments and form diagnostic impressions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with the team.
• Utilize CBT, DBT and other evidence-based approaches.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology

Tools

CBT

DBT

Job description

Primary Therapist

Renaissance Recovery Tennessee | Nashville, TN
Outpatient Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health

Pay: $60,000–$70,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Work arrangement: On-site in Nashville, TN

About the role

Renaissance Recovery Tennessee is seeking a Primary Therapist to provide outpatient care to adults navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. You'll provide individual and group therapy, complete assessments and treatment plans, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. Our outpatient program helps clients work toward recovery while staying connected to their families, jobs, and daily lives.

What you'll do

• Provide individual therapy to an outpatient caseload.
• Facilitate 1–2 group therapy sessions each week focused on recovery and skill-building.
• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, formulate diagnostic impressions within your scope of practice, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Use CBT, DBT, and other clinically appropriate approaches.
• Support clients with co-occurring needs through coordinated care.
• Work with the clinical team on treatment planning, risk assessment, and case coordination.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Participate in clinical supervision and team consultation as required for the role.

What you'll bring

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field that supports the credential required for this position.
• Tennessee license or credential appropriate to the role's clinical responsibilities.
• Strong clinical documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred

• At least one year of experience in substance use or outpatient behavioral health treatment.
• Experience with co-occurring disorders, group therapy, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Familiarity with EMR documentation; KIPU experience is a plus.

Why join Renaissance Recovery Tennessee

• Work in a collaborative outpatient program focused on practical, client-centered recovery.
• Join a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Take part in professional development and career growth opportunities.