Night-Shift Adult Crisis Intervention Specialist

mhctn; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Adult Crisis Counselor to provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention for individuals in mental health emergencies.

The role requires responding to crises in various settings and developing individualized plans to meet consumer needs. Responsibilities include crisis assessment, appropriate referrals, documentation, and collaboration with care management teams to ensure timely, least restrictive care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, psychology or social work.
• Licensed or license eligible.
• Valid Tennessee Driver's License.
• Acceptable criminal background investigation and Satisfactory Drug Screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention during emergencies.
• Conduct crisis assessment and address consumer needs during psychiatric emergencies.
• Respond to crisis calls in walk-in centers, ERs, schools and the community.
• Refer to appropriate facilities when hospitalization is needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and coordinate with care management teams.
• Educate community agencies about crisis services as directed by supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention training

Education

Master's degree in counseling, psychology or social work

Licensed or License Eligible

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) in Nashville, TN, is seeking an Adult Crisis Counselor to provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention for individuals in mental health emergencies.

The role requires responding to crises in various settings and developing individualized plans to meet consumer needs. Responsibilities include crisis assessment, appropriate referrals, documentation, and collaboration with care management teams to ensure timely, least restrictive care.