- Salary
- $55k – $75k/yr
- Location
- Greater Nashville, TN
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- 26-27 School Year: Providers
- Source
- Lever
Description
Mental Health Counselor – 2025–2026 School Year
Full Time, 1099 Contract | School-Based | Tennessee (On-Site)
You became a counselor to make an impact—let’s make that impact where it matters most.
At Thrive Therapies, we place licensed mental health professionals like you in K–12 schools across under-resourced communities, because we believe every student deserves access to expert, compassionate support. We’re not your typical healthcare company. We’re a mission-driven team committed to an employee-first culture and a powerful community of educators, providers, and change-makers.
Why Counselors Love Working with Us:
- Caseloads designed for quality, not overload
- Support from licensed clinical leads
- Ten paid hours annually toward licensure
- Predictable & consistent school-based hours
- Collaborative IEP and student support teams
- A shared resource library (no need to start from scratch!)
- 30+ paid days off (including school breaks)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 12 weeks fully paid parental leave (after 1 year)
- Referral & performance bonus eligibility
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
- LMSW for Social Workers; applicable license for Mental Health Counselors
- Successful background check before employment begins
- K–12 school-based experience preferred
- Commitment to culturally responsive care and educational equity
- Bonus points for fluency in a global language (Spanish, Somali, or Arabic)
Compensation:
1099: Starting at $32/hour
What Makes Us Different:
We center you, the provider. Whether you’re leading a small counseling group, partnering with a teacher on classroom strategies, or helping a student navigate trauma, we’re here to help you thrive. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with our counselors and school partners to make sure you’re supported, respected, and never alone.
Our Mission:
Thrive is on a mission to revolutionize the care of children with disabilities. We provide results-driven services and intelligent tools to support children’s development, well-being, and health. At the heart of this mission are the people who change the trajectories of children’s lives. We work for them.
Interested? Let’s talk!
We’re actively interviewing for the 2025–2026 school year. Apply today and let’s build a role that fits you.
