PRN Crisis Counselor for Behavioral Care

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. seeks a PRN Resident Counselor for the Behavioral Care Center in Nashville to assist consumers in emergency psychiatric services.

You will engage during crises, develop and implement plans, and support clients toward immediate and long-term needs while on-site. Responsibilities include maintaining contact with inpatients, processing paperwork, advocating for services, and guiding clients through referrals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, or social work.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage consumers during their stay to intervene and problem-solve during a crisis episode.
• Maintain continuous and consistent contact with consumers while admitted to Treatment programs.
• Complete all required paperwork by the end of each shift.
• Advocate for consumer’s needs: Social Security benefits, TennCare, Food Stamps, Housing, appointments, referrals to treatment, transportation.
• Assist consumers in understanding their psychiatric diagnosis and medication.
• Communicate with and support consumers during crisis to reintegrate into primary support systems.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment free of sharps and other potentially harmful objects.
• Search personal belongings entering Treatment programs.
• Discuss precipitating events and possible alternatives with each consumer.
• Monitor behavior, cooperation, and safety in Treatment programs.
• Assist consumer with finding community resources.
• Facilitate consumer groups as needed.
• Complete regular safety checks on each consumer.
• Use de-escalation skills with consumers to avoid problems.
• Provide consumers with needed supplies (food, toiletries).
• Attend team meetings, supervision, and training as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, or social work

Job description

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. seeks a PRN Resident Counselor for the Behavioral Care Center in Nashville to assist consumers in emergency psychiatric services.

You will engage during crises, develop and implement plans, and support clients toward immediate and long-term needs while on-site. Responsibilities include maintaining contact with inpatients, processing paperwork, advocating for services, and guiding clients through referrals.