Night Crisis Counselor (Child & Youth)

Mental-Health-Cooperative; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

HSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403b Retirement

Calm App

Gym Discounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Crisis Counselor (Child & Youth) to provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention services to individuals in mental health crisis, focusing on least restrictive approaches.

You will assess, coordinate care with care management teams, make referrals when hospitalization is needed, and maintain accurate clinical records according to departmental guidelines. Schedule: Sunday–Tuesday, 8:00pm–8:00am.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, psychology or social work with licensure or license-eligibility.
• Strong crisis intervention and assessment skills.
• Experience documenting and coordinating care within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct crisis assessment and crisis intervention services for psychiatric emergencies.
• Clinically assess for least restrictive alternatives.
• Refer to appropriate facilities when hospitalization is necessary.
• Refer to Diversion Services with necessary clinical information.
• Participate in consults with supervisory staff during dispositioning.
• Provide follow-up services per policies and procedures.
• Develop individualized crisis plans for consumers in crisis.
• Respond to face-to-face assessment requests promptly.
• Maintain customer service standards at all times.
• Assist Triage Counselors with incoming calls and dispositions.
• Provide telephone counseling when needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation per guidelines.
• Coordinate services with care management teams and provide consultation.
• Assist community agencies with information/dispositions.
• Educate community agencies on crisis services as directed.
• Support teammates as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in counseling/psychology/social work

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Crisis Counselor (Child & Youth) to provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention services to individuals in mental health crisis, focusing on least restrictive approaches.

You will assess, coordinate care with care management teams, make referrals when hospitalization is needed, and maintain accurate clinical records according to departmental guidelines. Schedule: Sunday–Tuesday, 8:00pm–8:00am.