Trauma Focused Therapist in Brentwood

Ellie Mental Health, PLLP; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid CEU time

Consultation and training

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Brentwood, TN is looking for a licensed therapist or psychologist to join their team. This role involves providing mental health assessments, collaborating with a clinical team, and maintaining clinical documentation. Ideal candidates have experience in trauma-informed care and are committed to helping clients heal and grow. The position offers flexible scheduling and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and/or families.
• Skilled in trauma, substance use, or school-based therapy preferred.
• Familiar with documentation, insurance billing, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and personalized treatment plans.
• Maintain clear, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with a dynamic clinical team and engage in regular consultation.
• Use creative interventions to help clients reach their goals.
• Coordinate care with families, schools, and other providers.
• Attend clinical meetings and ongoing training.
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 27 sessions/week.

Skills

EMDR

Brainspotting

Trauma-informed care

Team-oriented

Client engagement

Education

Fully licensed in Tennessee as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About Ellie

Ellie Mental Health is a thriving, multi-clinic organization on a mission to end the stigma around mental health, close care gaps, and bring fresh innovation to the field. We remove unnecessary barriers so our clinicians can focus on what they do best—providing top-notch client care.

We minimize administrative load and maximize joy. Happy therapists = better outcomes. It’s that simple.

Now Hiring: Therapist – Brentwood, TN

We're seeking a unique, passionate, and authentic therapist or psychologist to join our vibrant Nashville West team! If you thrive in a fun, creative, flexible, and compassionate culture and share our mission to provide high-quality mental health care in Middle Tennessee, we’d love to meet you.

We’re especially interested in professionals experienced in EMDR or Brainspotting who can offer trauma-informed care. Ideal candidates are engaging, team-oriented, and excited to help clients heal and grow.

Who You Are

• Fully licensed in Tennessee as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD (we will consider temporary licenses as well)
• Experienced working with children, teens, adults, couples, and/or families
• Skilled in trauma, substance use, or school-based therapy preferred
• Familiar with documentation, insurance billing, and community resources
• Credentialed or able to be credentialed with insurance panels

What You’ll Do

• Provide mental health assessments, diagnoses, and personalized treatment plans
• Maintain clear, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Collaborate with a dynamic clinical team and engage in regular consultation
• Use creative interventions to help clients reach their goals
• Coordinate care with families, schools, and other providers
• Attend clinical meetings and ongoing training
• Maintain a minimum caseload of 27 sessions/week

Why Ellie?

• Flexible scheduling & hybrid work options
• Generous compensation & benefits
  • Paid time off, sick time, and holidays (yes, including your birthday!)
  • Paid CEU time + access to our exclusive Ellie CEU learning system
  • Paid administrative time
• Clinical support & supervision
  • Consultation, training, and licensure supervision (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, LMFT)*
• Creative freedom to develop your clinical interests and specialty programs
• Fun team culture with swag, team building, and genuine support

Important to Know

Ellie clinics are independently owned franchises. If hired, you’ll be employed by the Nashville West franchise owner—not Ellie Family Services, PLLP, or its affiliates. Employment terms are set by the local franchise.

Ellie Mental Health and its franchisees are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers, committed to fostering diverse, inclusive workplaces. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Flexible work from home options available.