Master's Clinical Counselor (Jail to Work) Claiborne

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 a Master's Clinician for the Jail to Work program in Claiborne County today!

The Jail to Work Clinician is responsible for:

  • administering and overseeing all clinical and therapeutic functions of the Jail to Work program
  • facilitating IOP groups
  • completing psychosocial assessments
  • providing individual therapy, and case management
  • complete all diagnosis assessments, treatment plans and discharge plans
  • compete and track all insurance information. 

COMPENSATION: Starting salary for this position is approximately $48,020 /yr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule: 

  • Due to the diversity of job responsibilities, this position requires flexibility in scheduling (days, evenings, and occasional weekend)

Travel:

  • Must be capable of driving a van and transporting clients in personal vehicle. 
  • F endorsement required.

QUALIFICATIONS - Jail to Work Clinician

Education:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field of study.
  • Knowledge of addiction is preferred.

Experience / Knowledge:

  • Must have course work and or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and developmental / intellectual disability.
  • One year experience preferred.
  • Licensed preferred.
  • Experience working with adults as well as previous experience in the alcohol and drug field is preferred although applicants may have other skills and experiences that could accommodate this position.
  • Experience/knowledge of motivational interviewing, group facilitation, Re-Ed philosophy and 12-step programs, as well as assessment, treatment planning and after-care is also beneficial.
  • Must be computer literate and have ability to communicate effectively (oral and written communication.)

Physical:

  • Minimal exposure to biological hazards.
  • Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors.
  • Hearing of normal to soft tones and close eye work.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
  • CPR and First Aid certification required.
  • Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal and physical de-escalation techniques.
  • Applicants should be able to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
  • Clinical staff members must possess reliable transportation, the ability to acquire an F endorsement on driver's license, and transport clients.

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, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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.