Hamilton Military Serv Master's Level Clinician

Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

Hamilton Military Serv Master's Level Clinician
Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?You have a lot of choices in where you work---make the decision to work where you are valued!Join the McNabb Center Team as the Hamilton Military Services Master's Clinical Counselor today!The Hamilton Military Services Master's Clinical Counselor Duties:

• Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of persons seeking professional help for mental health and co-occurring issues.
• This includes initial assessments, diagnosing, triage/crisis counseling, and individual therapy.
• Will serve both past or present military personnel and/or their families. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARYSummary of role of team:
  • It is the mission of our Military Services Program to provide a broad range of outpatient treatment and assessment services for those who are experiencing mental health, addiction, or co-occurring disorders.
  • Military Services initially screens individuals from the community for the presence of a mental health/addiction issue and possible need for treatment at HRMC.
  • Through an initial evaluation with a Master's Level Clinician, the individual's unique strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences are assessed, and a treatment plan is developed.
  • In addition to the initial evaluation, Military Services includes crisis counseling and psychotherapy (individual or family).Summary of position:
    • Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of persons seeking professional help for mental health and co-occurring issues.
    • This includes initial assessments, diagnosing, triage/crisis counseling, and individual therapy.
    • Master's Level Clinicians may make referrals to services that each consumer is eligible for as clinically appropriate, triage consumers who may present in crisis, and work within a team approach to ensure access to services is efficient and appropriate at each level of care.
    • Masters Level Clinicians maintain a therapy caseload of adults and children.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:
      • This position is an office-based position.
      • Staff members are provided with all equipment necessary to perform their job responsibilities in their assigned office or in and assigned treatment room within the office setting.COMPENSATION:
        • Starting salary for this position is approximately $52,488 /yr based on relevant experience and education.Schedule:
          • This position has a regular schedule of Monday - Friday 8a.m. until 5p.m.
          • There is no on-call for this position and employee is off on Center designated holidays.
          • In person daily attendance is essential for this position except in instances of approved time off.
          • Part-time option may be available depending on interest.Travel:
            • Position does not require transportation of clients.
            • This position is primarily housed in Hamilton County, however, does require travel 1-2 days per week to Outpatient sites located in rural service areas.
            • Services may include: Bradley, McMinn, Polk, Meigs and Rhea County.
            • Some minimal travel may occur for off-site training opportunities or outreach efforts. Equipment/Technology:
              • Position is required to enter clinical information into electronic medical records software.
              • Position requires frequent use of telephone and intermittent use of telehealth software platform (camera/speakers).Equipment/Technical Competency:
                • Must have excellent computer skills (especially Excel) and the ability to learn new software products quickly.
                • Must be able to complete a large amount of computer data entry and communication with supervisors daily.
                • Should be proficient on a variety of office equipment, including: copier, scanner, fax machine, computer desktop/laptop, telephone, etc.QUALIFICATIONS - Credentialing Team LeaderEducation/License:
                  • Graduation from an accredited college of university with a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field of study.
                  • Eligible for certification and licensure by the State of Tennessee if such exists or his/her degree/profession.
                  • Licensed preferred.Experience / Knowledge:
                    • Must have course work and or experience in the areas of psychopathology, counseling, theory, cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse and mental illness.
                    • One-year experience preferred.
                    • Veterans and those with military experience preferred.Equipment/Technical Competency:
                      • This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
                      • Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
                      • This position requires use of a computer, electronic medical software, and Microsoft Office products such as Word/Excel/Outlook.Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:
                        • Exposure to biological hazards.
                        • Hearing of normal and soft tones.
                        • Close eye work.
                        • Valid driver's license- "F" endorsement.
                        • Lifting up to 50 lbs.
                        • Pushing/pulling up to 250 lbs.
                        • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
                        • Must have mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure.
                        • The necessary skills for this position include the ability to demonstrate appropriate boundaries, ability to be an empathic listener, and flexibility, willingness and adaptability to work with diverse populations.
                        • Must also have the ability to communicate effectively and possess good time management and organizational skills.
                        • Required to be certified in, and effectively implement, verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements; including but not limited to, grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking. (training provided)Locations:
                          • Hamilton County, Tennessee (primary location)
                          • Services may include: Bradley, McMinn, Polk, Meigs and Rhea County.
                            
                            Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
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