Licensed EMDR or Brainspotting Therapist for Smyrna

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

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

Licensed EMDR or Brainspotting Therapist  — Smyrna, TN
A Clinic Where You Can Practice Your Way
At Ellie Mental Health, we believe great therapy starts with clinicians who have the freedom to bring their whole selves to their work. Our goal is to make mental health care easier to access while creating a workplace where therapists can build meaningful careers without getting buried in unnecessary administrative work.

We're growing our team in Smyrna, Tennessee , and we're looking for a licensed therapist who brings curiosity, authenticity, compassion, and a genuine interest in helping people move forward.
If you enjoy a collaborative environment, value flexibility, and like having room to develop your own clinical style, this could be a great fit.

The Clinician We're Hoping to Meet
You may be a strong match if you:

• Hold an active Tennessee license as an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD; qualified temporary license holders may also be considered
• Have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, or a combination of populations
• Bring experience in trauma treatment, substance use, or school-based mental health
• Have training or experience with EMDR and/or Brainspotting
• Approach therapy from a trauma-informed perspective
• Communicate well with colleagues and enjoy being part of a clinical community
• Understand the importance of accurate documentation and timely completion of clinical records
• Have experience with insurance processes and community-based resources
• Are already credentialed with insurance companies or are willing to pursue credentialing

What Your Day May Look Like

Your work will center on providing thoughtful, individualized care to the people you serve. Depending on your experience and interests, your responsibilities may include:

• Meeting with clients to understand their concerns, strengths, and treatment needs
• Completing assessments and establishing appropriate diagnoses
• Developing treatment goals and individualized care plans
• Providing psychotherapy using approaches that fit your clinical training and each client's needs
• Incorporating creative and specialized techniques into your work
• Keeping clinical records accurate, complete, and up to date
• Partnering with families, schools, healthcare providers, and community professionals when coordination of care is needed
• Consulting with other clinicians and contributing to team-based case discussions
• Participating in staff meetings, professional development, and continuing education
• Maintaining approximately 27-32 sessions per week for full-time positions

What We Bring to the Table

We want our clinicians to have the resources and flexibility to build sustainable careers. Depending on the position and location, our team members may have access to:

• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work opportunities
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• A paid birthday holiday
• Dedicated paid time for continuing education
• Access to Ellie's CEU education platform
• Paid administrative hours
• Clinical consultation and ongoing support
• Supervision and licensure support for eligible clinicians, including LCSW, LPC-MHSP, and LMFT pathways
• Opportunities to develop specialty areas and create programming around your clinical interests
• Team events, clinic activities, Ellie swag, and a supportive workplace culture

More Than a Caseload

We want clinicians to have a voice in the kind of practice they build. Whether your passion is trauma, working with adolescents, family therapy, substance use, or another area of behavioral health, we encourage professional growth and creative thinking.

Our culture is intentionally people-focused. We value clinicians who can be serious about excellent care while still bringing warmth, personality, humor, and humanity into the workplace.

About Ellie Mental Health

Ellie Mental Health is a growing network of mental health clinics working to make behavioral healthcare more approachable and accessible. We challenge traditional ideas about what a mental health practice has to look like and work to create environments where both clients and clinicians can thrive.

If you're looking for a practice where your clinical interests are encouraged, your work is supported, and you can make a meaningful difference in the Smyrna community, we'd love to hear from you.

*Supervision availability may vary. 

Important to Know:
Ellie clinics are independently owned franchises. If hired, you’ll be employed by the 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.