Job Description

Job Summary

Hope Lives Here! At Nashville Rescue Mission, you’ll be empowered to influence and impact lives. Join our team today!

Nashville Rescue Mission is actively seeking a Director of Therapy and Life Coaching to join our team. The Director develops, oversees, and maintains the Therapy/Coaching ministry of the Life Recovery Programs of Nashville Rescue Mission with a sound biblical and theological perspective and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. Helping hurting people is an essential element of the Gospel, and Nashville Rescue Mission’s Therapy/Coaching programs serve to help guests and program participants realize wholeness in every area of life.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develops and maintains Nashville Rescue Mission’s Therapy/Coaching ministry that is committed to helping people by applying the best therapeutic insights and practices within the framework of the transforming power of the Christian faith.
2. Proactively places a biblical worldview at the center of all therapy and coaching sessions as the framework by which all problems, crises, and goals are filtered through.
3. Trains, motivates, and leads counseling and coaching staff members in a Christlike and professional manner.
4. Oversees malpractice insurance requirements for all therapists; maintains personal malpractice insurance.
5. Schedules counseling and coaching staff, assigning specific participants according to staff ability and temperament.
6. Assists with clinical intern and post-master’s supervision.
7. Assures that an Individual Healing Plan document exists between the Therapists and Life Coaches for each participant and is consistently monitored and updated. 
8. Effectively utilizes trauma counseling (i.e., EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, etc.) with core competencies in addiction-based therapy.
9. Collaborates with Directors and Therapy/Coaching teams to assure consistent and fair disciplinary practice for program participants.
10. Teaches in core curriculum and chapels as needed.
11. Conducts one-on-one counseling and group counseling regularly and as needed.
12. Participates in special events, activities, and meetings including staff meetings, trainings, and assigned committees as required by Vice President, Ministries.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or clinical social work and a minimum of 5 years of pertinent professional experience in counseling (other degrees in the mental health field may be considered on an individual basis).
2. Valid state licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or equivalent credential in the state of Tennessee.
3. Five (5) plus years of leadership experience, exhibiting clear leadership skills and leading in a team environment. 
4. Proficient in trauma counseling (i.e., EMDR, IFS, DBT, CBT, etc.) with core competencies in addiction-based therapy. 
5. Maintains personal malpractice insurance.
6. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information, working well in an individual/group problem solving situation, and showing initiative in problem solving. 
7. Maintains professionalism and does not show favoritism. Maintains consistency with clients, staff, visitors, and the public. 
8. Sound clinical judgement and excellent clinical skills. 
9. Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately; flexible and adaptable; able to make decisions in an objective and ethical manner. 
10. Calm and decisive in crisis situations. 
11. Ability to sustain a team environment. 
12. Actively participates in scheduled daytrip activities, special events, activities, staff meetings, trainings, and assigned committees, including some weekends and holidays as required by Vice President, Ministries. 
13. Ability to qualify as a designated Mission vehicle driver under NRM insurance policy:

• Valid driver’s license
• Have no more than two moving violations in a 3-year period or more than one accident in a 1-year period
• Proof of insurance on personal vehicle (current)

Physical Factors:

1. Requires an above average amount of walking, standing, and stair climbing. 
2. Daily includes reading, research, typing/computer usage, public speaking. 
3. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
4. Regularly transport students in 15-passenger van. 

Additional Information

Benefits

Health Benefits, Time Away From Work, Paid Leave, Life Insurance, and More

Eligible employees have medical plan options that give you the flexibility to choose the coverage that is right for you. Plans include a Health Savings Account with both employee and employer contributions. Telemedicine services are also available with all plans. You can also enroll in Dental and Vision plans.

Nashville Rescue Mission offers a generous Paid Time Off policy that allows new employees up to 27 days off their first year (pro-rated based on start date) for relaxation, holidays, and to care for themselves or a family member in times of illness.

To enable employees to care for and bond with a newborn, newly adopted, or newly placed child, Nashville Rescue Mission employees receive up to 6 weeks of paid maternity leave at 100% of their base rate to bond with a new child. This benefit can be used to extend a maternity leave or allow a father two weeks of paid paternity leave to bond with a new child.

Nashville Rescue Mission recognizes the special need of its employees to seek and obtain renewal. We provide paid sabbatical leave for employees starting at 5 years of service. This time provides an opportunity for renewal, refreshment, and rejuvenation.

When life is getting difficult, it can help to talk with a professional. That’s why we have a Chaplain on staff as well as offer free counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program.

As part of the Nashville Rescue Mission family, you can also enjoy other company-paid benefits like life insurance and short and long-term disability.

Student Loan Forgiveness
Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Public Service Loan Forgiveness allows borrowers who work full-time for nonprofits to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

Retirement
Let us help you save for the future. Nashville Rescue Mission contributes 3% of an employee’s earnings after they have completed their first year of service. If you decide to contribute to the plan as well, you will enjoy a 50% match on contributions from 1% to 6%.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click here.

Details

• Date Posted: December 5, 2025
• Type: Full-Time
• Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Salary Range: $69,651.72 - $87,064.65
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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