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A Collaborative and Holistic Approach to Healing

We are a collective of trauma-trained therapists committed to a collaborative and holistic approach to healing. By combining our diverse expertise and techniques, we create a supportive environment that fosters growth and learning.

We like to think of ourselves as a collective group of private practice therapists that all have one really cool thing in common… our love of Trauma work!

We extend an invitation to any trauma-trained therapists who are looking for a warm and welcoming team to join. If you are passionate about trauma and want to work alongside like-minded professionals, we would love to connect with you!

This Could Be A Good Fit For Someone Who:

  • Works outside of Nashville and would like to add a second location
  • Works for an agency and wants to supplement income and see clients individually
  • Wants to work part-time or  full-time, without all the stress and overhead cost of starting a private practice

Contract Therapists Enjoy These Benefits When They Join Our Network:

  • Shared Resources: Shared administrative support, marketing, and office space, reducing individual overhead costs.
  • Collaboration & Support: Working with other professionals allows for collaboration, idea exchange, and peer support. This can enhance your therapeutic skills and provide a safety net for challenging cases.
  • Referral Network: Being part of a group often leads to a steady stream of referrals from fellow therapists, expanding your client base.
  • Specialization: You can focus on your specific areas of expertise while referring clients to colleagues who may have different specializations, enhancing client care.
  • Discounts on Continuing Education Trainings and workshops offered by Groundwork Trauma Education
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing skill development and consultation, fostering continuous learning
  • Work-Life Balance: Choose part-time or full-time. No “numbers-driven” expectations.
  • Increased Client Trust: Clients may feel more comfortable in a group setting, knowing they have access to multiple professionals and expertise.
  • Reduced Isolation: Working in a group can alleviate feelings of loneliness that some solo practitioners experience, providing a sense of community.

A Little More Details :

  • Beautifully Furnished Office Space – Located on Music Row
  • Office Supplies (paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, soap, coffee, tea, water, etc)
  • Full Profile Listed on Website as a network therapist – will link your website, if applicable
  • Free access to Group Room Space
  • Lots of parking – rare on Music Row
  • Will create fliers/posts to promote your offerings
  • Internet/Office Utilities
  • Internal referrals from this network of practitioners
  • Work along side a group of passionate trauma-trained therapists
  • Opportunity for connection outside of work (not required)
  • Weekly connection opportunity (not required)
  • Biweekly opportunity for group consultation (not required) Supervision credit hours available for MFT’s working towards licensure
  • Client Portal Access
  • HIPAA Compliant Email
  • Access to Payment Systems
  • Administrative Support
  • Marketing, Networking on your behalf

Clinical Qualifications:

  • Licensed or seeking licensure (LPC, MFT or LCSW)
  • Trained in Brainspotting and/or EMDR
  • Bonus if you are trained in any of the following: Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy; Hakomi, Mindfulness, Meditation, Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Polyvagal Therapy
  • Works from a holistic lens that includes attachment, nervous system regulation, bottom-up processing

General Qualifications:

  • Affirming and supportive to the LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and Disability Communities
  • Self-aware and has done personal healing work
  • Responsive and non-violent communication skills with clients and colleagues
  • Can work independently and values collaboration
  • Willingness and desire to continue learning, growing and training in your work as a trauma therapist
  • Organized and completes client session notes on time!
  • Maintain extreme sensitivity and professionalism with client information

Position Info

Job Type: This is for a 1099 Independent Contractor Position
Hours: Part-time or Full-time
Schedule: Very Flexible (in-person limited to available office space)
Experience: 1-2+ years (Preferred) working with trauma population
Work Location: Our office is on Music Row in Nashville; Ability to work via Telehealth as well
Compensation is competitive with the current market for Nashville, TN (Music Row)

Our Process:

  1. Please email a resume/CV to Melanie@traumatherapynashville.com
  2. Complete THIS THERAPIST APPLICATION
  3. We will invite you to into a conversation with our Founder and Clinical Director.
  4. We will invite you to join one of our bi-weekly consultation groups so we can get to know you and your clinical orientation.

We hope to connect with you soon!

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