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Behavioral Health Clinician (Public Health Administrator 2) (Onsite)

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Behavioral Health Clinician (Public Health Administrator 2) (Onsite)

Salary

$84,042.78 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Grant Funded

Job Number

HEA07274

Department

Health

Opening Date

12/02/2024

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Position Description

This position will help individuals deal with complex and comorbid diagnosis which may include serious persistent mental health illness, addictions, and substance abuse; family, parenting, marital problems, and challenges with social drivers of health; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging, physical, mental, and emotional health by providing therapeutic/Counseling services.

This position will work Onsite and in the Community as directed.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Typical Duties

+ Perform face-to-face intake for consumers who have been referred to MPHD and assess for care management, medication management or therapy eligibility.

+ Complete all intake evaluation paperwork: initial intake, and grief assessment.

+ Determine an individual’s appropriateness for care management, medication management or therapy and assign as appropriate.

+ Utilize evidence based therapeutic framework, to provide counseling for consumers and patients, individually and group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life and making changes.

+ Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.

+ Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to comply with changes in consumer’s status.

+ Learn about new developments in the field by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, establishing, and maintaining contact with other clinicians.

+ Provide clinical counseling services to family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with and supporting consumers.

+ Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling services and consumers’ progress in resolving identified problems and moving towards defined objectives.

+ Refer patients, consumers, or family members to case managers or to other specialists as necessary.

+ Meet with families, clinic providers, care managers and other interested parties to share necessary information during the treatment process.

+ Collaborate with other staff members, primary care practice partners including pediatricians, doctors, nurse practitioners, office staff, and referral sources as assigned to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Licensed with either with LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in the state of TN.

+ Graduation from an accredited (4) four-year college or university and three (3) years of responsible, full-time employment in public health administration, public health sanitation, public health nursing, public health education, business administration or another appropriate field

OR

Graduation from an accredited master’s degree program in the public health or administrative field.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ 3 Years’ experience with counseling, therapeutic using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Based CBT, Solution Focus Therapy, Attachment Therapy or any other evidence based therapeutic model.

+ Master’s degree and or Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or a related field.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

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Do you have a Master's degree and or Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, or a related field ?

+ Yes

+ No

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How many years of counseling, therapeutic using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Based CBT, Solution Focus Therapy, Attachment Therapy or any other evidence based therapeutic model. do you have ?

+ Less than 3 years

+ More than 3 years

03

Are you Licensed with either with LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in the state of TN ?

+ Yes

+ No

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I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

+ Yes

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Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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