Primary Therapist

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

Job summary

Renaissance Recovery Tennessee in Nashville, TN is seeking a Primary Therapist to provide outpatient care to adults facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. You will deliver individual and group therapy, complete assessments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in a clinically supportive setting.

The role requires a Master's degree and Tennessee licensure, strong documentation and collaboration skills, and previous experience with evidence-based approaches

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Tennessee license or credential

Tools

EMR documentation

KIPU experience

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.