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Join the McNabb Center Team as the Violence Prevention MA Clinician today!

The Violence Prevention Master's Level Clinician

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• The Anti-Violence Initiative, by virtue of the persons served, represents a place where the Center's vision is lived out on a day-to-day basis.
• The severe and persistently mentally ill (SPMI) population truly embodies the poorest of the poor and the sickest of the sick. Therefore, it is the philosophy of outpatient mental health services to live up to this vision by reaching out to the SPMI, regardless of what situation they are in or where they are, and open a door of stability through mental health treatment.
• Staff members assist in ensuring that the consumer/natural support is able to access both cost effective and quality services.

Summary of position:

• Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of adults seeking professional help for mental health and co-occurring issues who are at risk of community-based violence.
• This includes initial assessments, diagnosing, triage/crisis counseling, individual and group therapy.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• This position is an office and community based position.
• Staff members are provided all equipment necessary to complete their job duties on-site in their assigned office as well as off-site.
• This position has space to work at the Military Services Building and will work in the community to offer individual and group therapy services.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

• Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment of persons seeking professional help for mental health and co-occurring issues and are at risk of community-based violence.
• This includes initial assessments, diagnosing, triage/crisis counseling, and individual therapy.
• Will also provide group therapy, including CBT, to individuals at high risk for community-based violence who are enrolled in outreach and/or life coaching.

COMPENSATION:

Starting salary for this position is approximately $54,063/year based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• This position has a regular schedule of Monday - Friday with flexible hours, which will include evening hours.
• 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.

Travel:

This position may be required to travel to conferences/meetings as applicable as well as off-site location for services.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

This position does require basic computer skills for timekeeping, scheduling and use of electronic medical records entry, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Equipment/Technology:

This position does require basic computer skills for timekeeping, scheduling and use of electronic medical records entry, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Outlook).

QUALIFICATIONS - Violence Prevention MA Clincian

Experience / Knowledge:

Must have course work and or experience in the areas of psychopathology, counseling, theory, cultural diversity, human development, trauma, etiology and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse and mental illness. Must be culturally responsive to the intended service population.

Education / License:

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. Active license to practice in the State of Tennessee preferred but not required.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Valid driver's license.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Must be capable of assisting in utilizing non-violent methods of crisis intervention including therapeutic holding.
• 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.

Location:

Knox County, Tennessee

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.