Mental health and social work jobs in Smyrna, TN
11 open mental health and social work jobs in Smyrna, Tennessee, at 9 employers, typically posting $21–$24.50 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- 25th percentile$21/hr
- Median (50th)$23.25/hr
- 75th percentile$24.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates5
- Jobs stating an hourly rate5
- Employers5
The median is the middle of the 5 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $21–$24.50 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest mental health and social work jobs in Smyrna
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
$18.50–$28/hr
$42,300–$46,700/yr
$18–$24/hr
$22–$27/hr
$80,000–$85,000/yr
$16.00–$22.00/hr- $80,000–$95,000/yr
$50–$63/hr
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Places: Nurses, Therapy & rehab, Mental health

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Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
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Mental health occupations in Smyrna
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in Smyrna
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 5 posted hourly rates from 5 employers, median $23.25/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $40.40 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | $84,040 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | 25,100 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $49.70 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | $103,380 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | 1,400 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) |
| Psychiatric Technicians(29-2053 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2053)) | $21.37 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | $44,450 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | 1,380 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) |
| Dental Assistants(31-9091 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9091)) | $23.34 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | $48,540 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | 2,730 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $21.45 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | $44,620 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | 6,340 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $16.53 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | $34,380 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | 9,420 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors(21-1018 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1018)) | $24.43 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | $50,810 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | 3,440 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $29.78 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | $61,940 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) | 5,650 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Mental health in Smyrna, TN
Mental health and social work jobs near Smyrna
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
Mental health and social work jobs in Smyrna, TN: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in Smyrna, TN pay?
Across 5 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 5 employers, the middle half pays $21–$24.50 an hour, median $23.25.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in Smyrna, TN?
By open jobs on this board: BlueSprig (2), Community Options (2) and Blossom ABA Therapy (1).
What do you need to get hired?
Therapist roles need an LCSW, LPC/LMHC, LMFT or psychologist license; tech and support roles often need a diploma or a bachelor's degree. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Smyrna, TN, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). Mental health and social work jobs in Smyrna, TN. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/tennessee/smyrna/mental-health