Crisis Counselor (Child & Youth)

• Ranked 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: Crisis Counselor (Child & Youth) JOB SUMMARY: Provide face-to-face and telephone crisis intervention services in the least restrictive manner to people experiencing a mental health emergency.
• SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Wednesday - Saturday, 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
• Conduct crisis assessment and crisis intervention services to appropriately address the needs of consumers experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
• 2.
• Clinically assess for the least restrictive alternative to meet the needs of the consumers experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
• 3.
• When hospitalization is necessary, make appropriate referrals to facilities equipped to meet needs of the consumers.
• 4.
• Make appropriate referrals to Diversion Services to ensure they have necessary clinical information.
• 5.
• Actively participate in consult process with supervisory staff when dispositioning cares.
• 6.
• Provide follow-up services as indicated in the policies and procedures and as set forth in Title 33.
• 7.
• Develop individualized plans to meet needs of consumers in crisis.
• 8.
• Respond to requests for face-to-face assessment in a timely manner.
• 9.
• Maintain appropriate customer service skills at all times.
• 10.
• Assist Triage Counselors in answering and dispositioning incoming calls as needed.
• 11.
• Provide telephone counseling when needed.
• 12.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and complete documentation within departmental guidelines.
• 13.
• Coordinate services as needed with care management teams and provide consultation, as needed, with care management teams.
• 14.
• Assist community agencies with information and/or dispositions.
• 15.
• Educate community agencies as needed on crisis services as directed by supervisory staff.
• 16.
• Assist teammates as needed.

Requirements

A mental health professional with specialized training in crisis intervention with a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field (counseling, psychology or social work) Valid Tennessee Driver’s License Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation Personal Automobile Insurance Cell Phone 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 & Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Supplemental Life Insurance Cancer Insurance Accident & Critical Illness Insurance 403b - Retirement Plan Calm App for medication and mental health Gym membership discounts Pet Insurance Mental 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. MHC was founded in Nashville, Tennessee, in response to the need for assertive community-based treatment for individuals who have required frequent inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. Since 1993, MHC has been passionately helping adults with severe mental illness to live quality lives in the community with our state-of-the-art treatment and support. In 1999, MHC recognized the need to support the whole family and expanded services to include children and youth. We established our non-profit agency by merging three community organizations: Urban Case Management of Meharry Community Health Center, Continuous Treatment Team of Council of Community Services, and Mobile Crisis Team of the Crisis Intervention Center. This fusion resulted in an innovative, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary approach that addresses the specialized needs of individuals living with severe behavioral health conditions and challenges related to poverty. MHC remains the only organization in the state focused solely on this population. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.mhc-tn.org/about-us/