Crisis Counselor, Tennessee Recovery Project

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Job Description

Summary of Position

Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Team Lead, Crisis Counseling Program-Tennessee Recovery Project, the Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing resource connection, short term supportive counseling, long term counseling referrals and coping advice for those individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis related to the severe weather ice storm that affected several Middle Tennessee counties.

This is a grant-funded position through June 17th, 2027. Compensation is $25/hour, as well as mileage reimbursement for local travel. *Must live in the Middle Tennessee area.

This is a hybrid position providing crisis counseling to individuals effected by a natural disaster in their community. Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Team Lead, Crisis Counseling Program-Tennessee Recovery Project, the Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing resource connection, short term supportive counseling, long term counseling referrals and coping advice for those individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis related to a natural disaster area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrate high level of clinical knowledge and skill in providing telephonic or in-person screenings, risk assessments, resource linkage, and crisis intervention to callers.

• Meet the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation.
• Attend team meetings, in-service training, supervision, and other quality assurance training.
• Demonstrate high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette.

Demonstrate knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources.

Promote a departmental culture of cooperation and collaboration with other cross-functional departments, community agencies, hospitals, mental health consumers, and the public at large.

Assist in administrative tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Qualifications

Education Level

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a related field of Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.

Years of Experience

Experience as a Mental Health Counselor providing clinical screenings, crisis intervention services, or conducting clinical intake assessments preferred.

Certification/Licensure

Valid driver's license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 20%
• Sitting – 80%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

• $15.75--$22.00
• Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.