Crisis Counselor, Child & Youth

Full Time
Nashville, TN 37228
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MHC: Where We Face Challenges Together. Join us now and share your compassion in a setting that's as unique as you are!

Our Mission: Mental Health Cooperative exists to engage, enlighten, and empower individuals and families with behavioral health issues to live healthier lives. By providing integrated care for the whole person, everyone can experience hope and live a full life in the community.

Our Vision: We believe there is life after diagnosis, and that our challenges do not define who we are.

Employee benefits and perks include:

  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Tuition Reimbursement possibilities
  • Free licensure supervision for LPC/MHSP and LCSW Candidates

SCHEDULE: Mon/Tues/Wed 1:30p-2:00am


Position responsibilities:

  • Conduct crisis assessment and crisis intervention services to appropriately address the needs of children & youth consumers experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
  • Clinically assess for the least restrictive alternative to meet the needs of the consumers experiencing a psychiatric emergency.
  • When hospitalization is necessary, make appropriate referrals to facilities equipped to meet needs of the consumers.
  • Make appropriate referrals to Diversion Services to ensure they have necessary clinical information.
  • Actively participate in consult process with supervisory staff when dispositioning cares.
  • Provide follow-up services as indicated in the policies and procedures and as set forth in Title 33.
  • Develop individualized plans to meet needs of consumers in crisis.
  • Respond to requests for face-to-face assessment in a timely manner.
  • Maintain appropriate customer service skills at all times.
  • Assist Triage Counselors in answering and dispositioning incoming calls as needed.
  • Provide telephone counseling when needed.
  • Maintain accurate clinical records and complete documentation within departmental guidelines.
  • Coordinate services as needed with care management teams and provide consultation, as needed, with care management teams.
  • Assist community agencies with information and/or dispositions.
  • Educate community agencies as needed on crisis services as directed by supervisory staff.
  • Assist teammates as needed.

Essential skills and experience:

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) or a Registered Nurse. At least 2 years experience working with

children and adolescents required.


Essential requirements for the position:

Valid Tennessee Driver’s License

Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation

“F” Endorsement

Personal Automobile Insurance

Cell Phone

Mental Health Cooperative is an EOE company.

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