PRN Therapist, Behavioral Care Center

Mental Health Cooperative•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. MHC is ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, known for its intentional company culture where clients and associates are treated as equals. If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Requirements

Master’s degree (M.A., M.S.) in Mental Health field
Licensed or license eligible
Valid Tennessee Driver’s License
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation
Personal Automobile Insurance

Responsibilities

Utilize evidenced based treatment modalities to assist Consumers in achieving treatment goals.
Work with multi-disciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
Conduct on-going assessments of residents behavioral health needs and up-date treatment goals and interventions as needed.
Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling programs and consumers’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.
Refer patients, consumers or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Meet with families, team providers, care managers in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process.
Assist in the development of discharge plans and provide follow-up services as needed.
Provide trainings as needed on topics related to mental health, engagement, and de-escalation techniques.
Learn about new developments in their field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.