Join Our Team

Since 2017, we’ve deliberately built a team and practice reflective of our core values. These values include flexibility, curiosity, respect, and reciprocity. We are very proud of our commitment to professionalism and high quality services. That reputation is maintained by our counselors, and it’s important they feel seen and supported.

We value building a team with unique interests and specialty areas so that clinicians may serve in ways they feel most passionate about. We prioritize services and modalities that are rooted in science and applied with respect to the subtle differences in client lives. 

We value teamwork, supportiveness, and encouragement. We value healthy boundaries and transparent communication. 

Summit is owned by co-owners Lindsay and Ben Taylor, both of whom are LPC/MHSP clinicians. In short, we have sought to create a private practice where we would like to work (and we do). We look forward to welcoming new team members who reflect similar values and whom we may support in their work as a clinician.

Competitive Pay

You should be paid well for your professional skills.

PRofessional Support

We offer support in increasing specialty training and encourage our counselors to find a practice niche they are excited to work with.

flexibility

Your work should work alongside your life.

Current Openings

Listing current as of 4/1/26. 

We are currently hiring for our Office Coordinator position.

Licensed/Pre-Licensed Counselor

This is an outpatient counseling position. Responsibilities include routine outpatient counseling services to individuals (possible couples/families). This position is for a part time or full time employee.

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Our counseling team consists of a wonderful group of talented clinicians. We take pride in a positive, helpful, and engaged culture and are looking to add a new counselor to join our team who matches and contributes to this energy. 

We are interested in building a counseling practice which actively values quality clinical care and creating balance for employees. It’s important that our employees feel respected, confident, supported, and excited about their work. 

A good candidate is someone interested in working in a smaller team environment. Someone who has or is interested in developing a niche or working with specific populations. Someone who is creative and curious about the process of counseling. Someone who wants to learn and share with other talented and creative counselors.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a qualified licensed counselor/therapist/social worker to join our team and provide individual and/or group outpatient counseling services. Preferably this will be a full-time position, although part-time candidates may be considered. Pre-licensed candidates are welcome to apply though considerable preference will be given towards applicants with full licensure status.

The position has the option to be a fee-split model where you earn a percentage of revenue generated from sessions or salary position where you are paid a flat amount each pay period throughout the year.

This position will see most clients in the office from our downtown location. Some telehealth sessions can be expected. You can expect your caseload to grow gradually. This position also includes a brief paid onboarding period.

This therapist role will be a W2 employee position rather than a 1099 contractor position. As such, all mandatory federal and state taxes will be withheld automatically and you will be covered by Summit’s professional liability coverage.

What You’ll Do:

  • Providing standard counseling services to individuals, couples, or families in a private practice setting.
  • Formulating DSM-5 diagnoses.
  • Maintain a sense of curiosity and hopefulness about clients and the counseling profession.
  • Maintaining ethical and justice-oriented care to all clients, respecting cultural backgrounds, differences, and marginalization.
  • Maintaining timely documentation utilizing Therapynotes electronic health records system.
  • Maintaining Tennessee Licensure status.
  • Actively participating in our professional team and contributing to group meetings and consultations.
  • Actively participate in team meetings and contribute positively to the culture of Summit.
  • Actively express and pursue professional interests and specialty areas.
  • Providing quality, evidence-based counseling services to clients.
  • Demonstrating professionalism, motivation, and a genuine interest in the counseling experience for clients.

Who You Are:

  • Licensed (anticipating licensure in <6 months) to provide counseling services in the state of Tennessee.
  • You are curious, empathetic, confident enough to make decisions, and humble enough to seek and receive feedback from peers.
  • You are aware and sympathetic to cultural and social diversity and experiences.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to child and/or adult populations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

You May Be Interested If You:

  • Seek the experience working with a group of motivated and highly talented providers.
  • Are interested in developing a specialty in regards to modality, clientele, or presenting concerns.
  • Desire to leave the community mental health grind to focus on providing effective therapy.
  • Hold a natural curiosity about people and strategies to help them.
  • Have a fondness for clients and a belief in their ability to improve.

Benefits:

  • Salary or fee-split pay depending on what fits your needs.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional development assistance.
  • Clinical supervision for pre-licensed providers (LPC/MHSP track).

Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Counselor Application
Part-time LIcensed or PRe-Licensed Therapist

 All of our full time positions are currently full. However, we have a need for counselors interested in working with specific populations including: marriage and couples counseling and children’s therapy.

Candidates with availability after-hours/ weekends are a plus.

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a counselor/therapist/social worker to join our team and provide individual and/or couples counseling. These openings are ideal for clinicians who would like to work part-time and/or with a specific population. Part-time status typically means seeing 5-15 clients per week though caseload size is a collaborative decision between yourself and Summit. You would have considerable say in how many clients you would like to see week to week.

Pre-licensed candidates are welcome to apply though considerable preference will be given towards applicants with full licensure status. Preference is also given to clinicians interested in working evenings or weekends to accommodate the typical needs of couples and children in counseling.

This position will see most clients in the office from our downtown location. Some telehealth sessions can be expected. This position also includes a brief paid onboarding period.

This therapist role will be a W2 employee position rather than a 1099 contractor position. As such, all mandatory federal and state taxes will be withheld automatically and you will be covered by Summit’s professional liability coverage.

What You’ll Do:

  • Providing standard counseling services to individuals, couples, or families in a private practice setting.
  • Formulating DSM-5 diagnoses.
  • Maintain a sense of curiosity and hopefulness about clients and the counseling profession.
  • Maintaining ethical and justice-oriented care to all clients, respecting cultural backgrounds, differences, and marginalization.
  • Maintaining timely documentation utilizing Therapynotes electronic health records system.
  • Maintain Tennessee Licensure status if applicable.
  • Actively participate in our professional team and contributing to group meetings and consultations.
  • Actively participate in team meetings and contribute positively to the culture of Summit.
  • Actively express and pursue professional interests and specialty areas.
  • Provide quality, evidence-based counseling services to clients.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, motivation, and a genuine interest in the counseling experience for clients.

What We’ll Do:

  • Manage billing and insurance and money conversations with clients
  • Manage your insurance credentialing
  • Handle most client communication outside of sessions
  • Provide administrative support
  • Provide twice monthly team consultation
  • Provide steady stream of referrals
  • Manage all marketing and promotion
  • Provide opportunities for community engagement if interested

Who You Are:

  • Licensed near licensed (preferably anticipating licensure in <6 months) to provide counseling services in the state of Tennessee.
  • You are curious, empathetic, confident enough to make decisions, and humble enough to seek and receive feedback from peers.
  • You are aware and sympathetic to cultural and social diversity and experiences.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to child and/or adult populations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and/or substance abuse disorders.

You May Be Interested If You:

  • Seek the experience working with a group of motivated and highly talented providers.
  • Are interested in developing a specialty in regards to modality, clientele, or presenting concerns.
  • Hold a natural curiosity about people and strategies to help them.
  • Have a fondness for clients and a belief in their ability to improve.

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Licensure renewal reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Clinical supervision for pre-licensed providers (LPC/MHSP track)
  • Fee split or salary pay options depending on which works best for you. 
  • We can generally fill a caseload in 2-4 weeks depending on caseload size

Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Counselor Application
Office Coordinator

This role is the first point of contact for anyone calling Summit and is responsible for helping schedule clients and answer basic questions regarding services. Warmth, positivity, and organization are prioritized skills for this position.

Position Summary:

Summit Counseling Services is seeking a reliable and organized Office Coordinator to join our team. This is a part-time, primarily virtual position with flexible hours, requiring approximately 20-25 hours per week. The Office Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our practice by providing essential administrative support to our clinicians and clients.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

Client Communication:

  • Return phone calls, emails, and online contact requests promptly.
  • Schedule, reschedule, and manage client appointments.
  • Send intake paperwork to new clients and provide follow-up reminders as necessary.
  • Assist in communicating other administrative messages to clients.
  • Answer general questions about the practice.

 

Administrative Support:

  • Verify and communicate insurance benefits.
  • Process payments online and via phone as needed.
  • Process physical mail weekly.
  • Process faxed letters (delivered via email).
  • Enter and update new client information into our health records system.

 

Internal Communication:

  • Communicate frequently and clearly with clinicians.
  • Escalate questions and concerns to owners.

 

Who You Are:

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills, including email, scheduling software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a virtual environment.
  • Reliable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of the practice.
  • Comfortable working remotely and maintaining availability during traditional office hours.

 

Details:

  • Primarily virtual work; would need to come into office 1-2x weekly to process mail
  • Flexible hours within standard business hours
  • 20-25 hours per week
  • $18 per hour

 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Summit Counseling Services is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

To Apply:

Complete Online Application found at summitcounselingtn.com/employment

 

Deadline:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Description

Summit Counseling is a counseling practice with multiple counselor. We values a focus on client service and providing an excellent counseling experience that exceeds client expectations. We prioritize a culture of genuinely valuing both our employees and our clients.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and organized individual to become the first contact between clients and our group. This is a part-time position with flexible hours. You can work on your schedule and within normal business hours. This position is ideal for graduate students in a mental health related field. Students have the potential to move into a clinical role upon graduation.

General Overview of Position

This position can be a primarily remote position provided the candidate can devote specific undivided time to fulfilling responsibilities. The option to work in office is also available as well as hybrid work.

You might expect to spend around 10-20 hours per week on this position.

Opportunities to increase time and job duties may exist and will be re-evaluated at regularly scheduled evaluations.

A typical day would look like spending 3-5 hours returning calls and emails, scheduling clients, helping clients understand their on-boarding process, and other administrative tasks in the office.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

– Create a welcome, inclusive, friendly, and helpful experience for clients

– Help create a feeling of value, importance, and respect for clients

– Generally exceed the expectations of clients by authentically caring about their experience

This sets the tone for our culture and is the essential function of our office scheduler. All other tasks are a means to meeting these goals and are listed below. We are an inclusive and affirming practice.

Secondary Job Responsibilities:

– Answering and phone calls from clients

– Responding to emails

– Answering basic questions regarding our practice

– Taking messages and asking the appropriate person when you don’t know an answer

– Being a good and validating listener

– Being detail oriented as each counselor will rely on our scheduler’s accuracy and timeliness

– Become familiar with our scheduling software and Google GSuite software tools

– Rigidly adhere to all privacy laws established by HIPAA

– Maintain appropriate professional interactions with co-workers

– Generally enjoy and respect providing a good service to people

Physical Requirements:

  • Position could include constant sitting, standing and walking with frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, turning and stretching.
  • Visual and hearing acuity essential


Educational/Professional Requirements:

  • Must hold a high school diploma or GED
  • Prior experience or study in healthcare and/or office management, is preferred
  • Prior experience or study in mental healthcare is highly preferred
  • Must have excellent communication skills
  • Must pass criminal background check
Office Coordinator Application

MASTER'S LEVEL STUDENT INTERNSHIP

This position is for students currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a counseling related field (Clinical Counseling, Marriage and Family, or Social Work). 

All positions are currently filled. You may provide an application and resume for consideration in upcoming semesters.

Student Intern Application

Confused On Navigating Private Practice?

There are so many things to consider when exploring and comparing practices. Graduate school does little to help us prepare for this!

 

We’ve put together a quick guide for understanding the most common models of employment in private practice. We’ve included pros and cons of each as well as a list of questions you can ask during interviews.

Free Guide to Private Practice!

Tips for Finding A Private Practice Position

Private practices are ran in lot of different ways. There are some basics you should know as you explore options to find what is best for you!

A W2 employee is a traditional employee of the practice. The practice handles your taxes and may provide benefits like paid time off and health insurance. A 1099 contractor is an independent business owner operating under the practice’s umbrella, meaning you’re responsible for your own taxes, insurance, and business expenses. 

Often times the split for a 1099 is higher (and should be) due to the need to pay extra in taxes, liability insurance, and other business expenses. Be wary of practices that hire 1099 contractors but treat them as W2 employees.

A W2 employee is a traditional employee of the practice. The practice handles your taxes and may provide benefits like paid time off and health insurance. A 1099 contractor is an independent business owner operating under the practice’s umbrella, meaning you’re responsible for your own taxes, insurance, and business expenses. 

Often times the split for a 1099 is higher (and should be) due to the need to pay extra in taxes, liability insurance, and other business expenses. Be wary of practices that hire 1099 contractors but treat them as W2 employees.

The main pros are a stable, consistent income and the practice handling administrative tasks like taxes. The main cons are less flexibility and fewer tax write-offs for work-related expenses.

The main pros are greater flexibility in scheduling and the potential for a higher income. The main cons are a higher administrative burden and the responsibility for your own taxes and benefits.

The three common payment models are fee split, salary, and flat rate per session.

In a fee-split model, you receive a percentage of the revenue generated from the clients you see. For example, in a 60/40 split, you get 60% of the client’s payment, and the practice keeps 40%. 

A salary model means you are paid a consistent amount every pay period. The main pro of a salary model is steady, predictable pay, which is good for financial planning. The main con is that your pay is not directly tied to your caseload, which may limit your potential for higher earnings.

In a per-session model you are paid a set amount for each session you conduct, regardless of the client’s payment. It’s a middle ground between the fee split and salary models.

 

This depends on your needs and the quality of the practice. The fee split model often offers a higher range of pay but it includes more risk as well. If the practice cannot fill your caseload or does a poor job of tracking payments from insurance and clients your pay will be impacted. You’ll also likely not be paid for the time it takes to fill your caseload as well.

A salary model is more consistent and safe for you as you’ll be paid no matter your caseload size generally. However, because there is more risk to the practice in this case your overall salary might be less than if you were on fee-split and had a full caseload.

A private practice that is transparent and can confidently answer your questions is a good sign. Other green flags include clear explanations of their operational model, a willingness to share historical data (like how quickly they fill a caseload), and an emphasis on values like work-life balance and clear communication.

Be cautious if a practice gives vague answers, gets defensive when you ask detailed questions, or can’t provide historical data. 

Be wary if they demonstrate a lack of transparency about administrative responsibilities or a culture that discourages questions are also warning signs.

Be cautious of practices whose emails end in @gmail.com or similar. These are not HIPAA compliant and a possible sign that practice operations are not buttoned up well.

Salaries posted in listings that seem too good to be true often are. These are usually reflective of fee-split models and assume seeing 30ish clients a week at the practice’s highest reimbursement level and 100% payment by clients and insurance. More likely you’ll see 20-25ish clients a week and the reimbursement level will vary.

You may ask what an average reimbursement per session is for a clinician of your licensure level.

You may ask how they chose their specific pay model(s). They should hopefully be able to explain the pros/cons to you.

You should ask how billing is managed; does the practice take charge of payments from clients are are you responsible for tracking billing?

Who is responsible for marketing and filling your caseload? You or the practice?

How quickly do caseloads tend to fill?

Are you paid for no-shows or cancellations?

What is the culture of the practice? What is it’s vision? What were the goals for starting this practice?

What administrative tasks are you vs the practice responsible for?

Will the practice provide a phone or phone number if you are responsible for direct client contact?

Does the practice offer any benefits?

What are your performance expectations within the practice? How will you know if you’re doing a good job or poor job?

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