Resident Counselor - Behavioral Care Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

403b - Retirement Plan

Calm App for meditation and mental 건강

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a Resident Counselor for the Behavioral Care Center. The role focuses on assisting consumers during crisis, developing and implementing plans, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.

Schedule: Wed-Sat, 8am–6:30pm, at 433 Gay St, Nashville. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work; a valid Tennessee driver’s license; clean MVR and background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (counseling, psychology, or social work) is required.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and acceptable MVR.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage consumers during a crisis episode to intervene and problem-solve.
• Maintain continuous contact with consumers while admitted to programs.
• Complete required paperwork by end of shift.
• Advocate for consumer needs (Social Security, TennCare, food assistance, housing, appointments).
• Assist with understanding psychiatric diagnosis and medications.
• Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and de-escalate as needed.
• Support consumer referrals to community resources and treatment options.
• Collaborate with MCRT staff and participate in team meetings and trainings.

Education

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

Job description

Resident Counselor - Behavioral Care CenterWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# MHC Careers## Resident Counselor - Behavioral Care CenterApply: MHC Nashville, TN: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR102408Ranked 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:** Resident Counselor, Behavioral Care Center**Job Summary:** Assist consumers with on-site problem solving, development and implementation of plans to meet immediate and/or long-term needs while in emergency psychiatric services. **Schedule available:** Wed-Sat, 8am-6:30pm **Job Location:** 433 Gay St, Nashville, TN 37219 **Position Responsibilities:** 1. Actively engage consumers during his/her stay to effectively intervene and problem-solve during a crisis episode. 2. Maintain continuous and consistent contact with consumers while admitted to Treatment programs. 3. Complete all required paperwork by the end of each shift. 4. When appropriate, advocate for consumer’s needs: (a) Social Security benefits, representative payee, financial assistance; (b) TennCare; (c) Food Stamps; (d) Housing; (e) Set appropriate appointments, i.e., psychiatric, medical, dental, therapy; (f) Assist consumer in referrals to alcohol and other drug treatment, and (g) Transportation. 5. Assist consumers in understanding their psychiatric diagnosis and medication. 6. Communicate with and support consumers during his/her crisis episode to seek resolution to his/her crisis and reintegrate into his/her primary support systems. 7. Maintain a safe therapeutic environment free of sharps and other potentially harmful objects. 8. Search personal belongings of each consumer entering Treatment programs. 9. Discuss precipitating events and possible alternatives with each consumer. 10. Monitor consumer’s behavior, level of cooperation, and ability to remain safe while in Treatment programs. 11. Assist consumer with finding community resources. 12. Facilitate consumer groups as needed. 13. Complete regular safety checks on each consumer. 14. Use de-escalation skills with consumers to avoid any potential problems. 15. Provide consumers with needed supplies (food, toiletries, etc). 16. Participate in cross-training in all EPS Treatment programs. 17. Work collaboratively with MCRT staff. 18. Make Customer Service a priority with internal and external customers. 19. Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors, and consumers. 20. Demonstrate proficiency in taking vital signs. 21. Assist nursing with UDS, obtaining and interpretation. 22. Assists with organizing supplies as needed. 23. Maintain flexibility in the workplace. 24. Attend team meetings, supervision, and training as required. 25. Reports all maintenance/facility issues to Supervisor. 26. Follow Universal Precautions policies and procedures.**REQUIREMENTS:**· 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**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 discountsMental 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.