Residential Float Counselor: Family & Expressive Therapies

Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance (

Employer contributions to HSA or HRA

401K with company match

PTO accrual up to 20 days first year

Job summary

Cumberland Heights is hiring a Residential Float Counselor for Family and Expressive Therapies. The role supports the Eight Domains of Addiction Counseling, from assessment and treatment planning to family involvement, documentation, and continuing care planning.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, patient-centered care, and adherence to professional ethics; a Master’s or LADAC credentials plus addictions experience are preferred. Weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field or LADAC I with LADAC II preferred.
• One year experience in addictions treatment; five years preferred; coursework is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English; second language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages a group of patients and coordinates their treatment and services across the continuum.
• Clinically evaluates goals, needs, and strengths for treatment planning.
• Documents clinical activities in patient records per policy.
• Collaborates with treatment team, case managers, and payors for care and authorization.
• Intervenes in crises to deescalate situations and provide therapeutic input; CPR/First Aid as needed.

Skills

Counseling knowledge

English communication

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Cumberland Heights is hiring a Residential Float Counselor for Family and Expressive Therapies. The role supports the Eight Domains of Addiction Counseling, from assessment and treatment planning to family involvement, documentation, and continuing care planning.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, patient-centered care, and adherence to professional ethics; a Master’s or LADAC credentials plus addictions experience are preferred. Weekend shifts are required.