Crisis Counselor (Child & Youth)

Mental Health Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Calm App access

Gym membership discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative in Nashville is seeking a Crisis Counselor (Child & Youth) to provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention services in the least restrictive manner to people experiencing a mental health emergency. This full-time role requires a Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work and a valid Tennessee driver’s license.

Schedule: Sunday–Tuesday, 8:00pm–8:00am, with responsibilities including crisis assessment, referrals, documentation and coordination

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessment and intervention for psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide face-to-face and telephone crisis services as needed.
• Make appropriate referrals to hospitalization when required.
• Coordinate with care management teams and community agencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and timely documentation.
• Educate community agencies about crisis services as directed by supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Empathy & de-escalation

Education

Master's degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Tools

Cell phone

Job description

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

JOB TITLE:

Crisis Counselor (Child & Youth)

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention services in the least restrictive manner to people experiencing a mental health emergency.

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:

Sunday - Tuesday 8:00pm - 8:00am

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessment and crisis intervention services to appropriately address the needs of consumers experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
• Clinically assess for the least restrictive alternative to meet the needs of the consumers experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
• When hospitalization is necessary, make appropriate referrals to facilities equipped to meet needs of the consumers.
• Make appropriate referrals to Diversion Services to ensure they have necessary clinical information.
• Actively participate in consult process with supervisory staff when dispositioning cares.
• Provide follow-up services as indicated in the policies and procedures and as set forth in Title 33.
• Develop individualized plans to meet needs of consumers in crisis.
• Respond to requests for face-to-face assessment in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate customer service skills at all times.
• Assist Triage Counselors in answering and dispositioning incoming calls as needed.
• Provide telephone counseling when needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and complete documentation within departmental guidelines.
• Coordinate services as needed with care management teams and provide consultation, as needed, with care management teams.
• Assist community agencies with information and/or dispositions.
• Educate community agencies as needed on crisis services as directed by supervisory staff.
• Assist teammates as needed.

Requirements

• A mental health professional with specialized training in crisis intervention with a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field (counseling, psychology or social work)
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
• Personal Automobile Insurance
• Cell Phone

BENEFITS:

Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 403b - Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts
• Pet Insurance

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.