- Professional
- Office in Nashville
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: Behavioral Health Clinician
Job Summary: To perform a combination of behavioral health clinical tasks including but not limited to counseling with emphasis on brief crisis intervention with individuals admitted to the CSU. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. This position will help individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis deal with complex and comorbid diagnosis which may include serious persistent mental health illness, serious emotional disturbance, addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, marital problems and challenges with social determinants of health; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging, physical, mental and emotional health.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (37.5 hours / week)
Compensation: $50k-60k depending on license & experience
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform face-to-face counseling support for consumers who have been admitted to the CSU.
Provide group counseling for consumers who have been admitted to the CSU.
Guide consumers in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems using evidence-based modalities.
Encourage consumers to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives and help them to develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in consumer’s status.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with and supporting consumers.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and consumers’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Meet with families, clinic providers, care managers and other interested parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Master’s degree (M.A., M.S.) in Mental Health field
Licensed or License-eligible with either with LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in the state of TN.
Essential Requirements for the Position:
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance
Core Competencies:
Team Oriented
Attend team meetings
Participate in team meetings
Assist other care managers as needed
Aware of role they play on the team
Recovery Focused
Individualized service plans
Progress notes reflect quality service
All domains are addressed with each consumer as needed
Utilization of natural supports within the community
Tolerance/patience to work through barriers
Side by side philosophy
Time Management/Organization
Meet deadlines
Prepared for meetings
Assessments and service plans are completed timely
Progress notes are entered timely
Plan for time off
Prioritize well
Self-Disciplined
Flexible
Integrity and Trust
Honesty
Professionalism
Dependability
Strong follow-through
Approachability
Engagement skills
Crisis management skills
Ability to give and accept feedback
Ability to work with other departments
Understanding and empathetic
Good listener
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 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.
