Co-Response Crisis Counselor — Night Shift

Mental Health Cooperative Inc; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Cell Phone allowance

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative seeks a Co-Response Crisis Counselor for the Nashville area. The role involves face-to-face crisis intervention, immediate mental health support, and care coordination while co-responding with the Metro Nashville Fire Department to provide timely response to psychiatric emergencies.

You will assess risk, coordinate services with REACH and Mobile Crisis teams, and follow up as needed, ensuring accurate documentation and utilization of community resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related mental health field (counseling, psychology or social work).
• Knowledge of DSM diagnostic guidelines.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and clean background required.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face crisis assessment and intervention in the least restrictive manner.
• Co-respond with Metro Nashville Fire Department and coordinate care across teams.
• Ride along in Fire Department SUV to mental health calls and community support.
• Document assessments and interventions accurately in clinical records.
• Refer to EPS Treatment Services and other resources as needed.
• Develop individualized crisis plans and assist with follow-up and service navigation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Assessment and Intervention Skills

Recovery Focused

Customer Service

Conflict Resolution

Professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative seeks a Co-Response Crisis Counselor for the Nashville area. The role involves face-to-face crisis intervention, immediate mental health support, and care coordination while co-responding with the Metro Nashville Fire Department to provide timely response to psychiatric emergencies.

You will assess risk, coordinate services with REACH and Mobile Crisis teams, and follow up as needed, ensuring accurate documentation and utilization of community resources.