Behavioral Health Clinician

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

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
  
• Supervision for Clinical License provided (LCSW, LPC-MHSP & LMFT)
  
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
  
• Supplemental Life Insurance
  
• Cancer, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  
• 403b - Retirement Plan
  
• Calm App for medication and mental health
  
• Gym membership discounts&Pet Insurance
  

Job Title: Behavioral Health Clinician (Child & Youth)

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)

Location: Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS) 250 Cumberland Bend, Nashville, TN

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
  

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.

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