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Police Crisis Counselor - Professional Wellness

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Police Crisis Counselor - Professional Wellness

Salary

$68,930.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26134E

Division

Metro Nashville Police Department

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

1/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

The Police Crisis Counselor shall serve as a counselor in the Professional Wellness Section (PWS) of the Behavioral Health Services Division of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The Police Crisis Counselor shall be directly accountable to the PWS Counseling Supervisor for the proper administration of duties. This position performs the professional duties involved in providing counseling to Police personnel and their families. Performs related duties as required.

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is a 24/7/365 operation. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment is appealing and exciting to you, then you might want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department.

*All positions in the Metro Nashville Police Department require an extensive background check.

Typical Duties

+ Acts as a liaison between the Police Department and local mental health agencies and hospitals.

+ Maintains confidential records and write detailed reports.

+ Keeps abreast of current techniques and procedures used in handling crisis situations.

+ Conducts counseling groups, couple/marital counseling, and counseling of youth and adolescents.

+ Provides counseling assistance as needed.

+ Refers individuals or families with problems beyond our scope of services to appropriate agencies.

+ Counsels police officers and their families as needed.

+ Develops treatment plans with behavioral and situational objectives .

+ Provides instruction to police trainees and officers on wellness topics.

+ Performs administrative duties.

+ Speaks to professionals and other community groups.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree in a field of Behavioral Science, such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of clinical counseling experience in a mental health related setting.

*No Substitution*

LICENSES REQUIRED

Valid Driver License

Employees in this classification must maintain certification or licensing in a counseling related field at a minimum of the Master's level from the State of Tennessee. Failure to maintain the required licensing or certification may result in termination.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Experience in working with or in a law enforcement setting

+ Experience in Trauma-informed counseling interventions

+ Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

+ Knowledge of policies and procedures used by local mental health agencies and hospitals

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs.

CORE BENEFITS

Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium

Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage

Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium

Pension*: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees

Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)

Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years

Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free

Other**: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave: (Full-time employees)

+ Vacation: 20 vacation days a year

+ Holidays: 12 holidays per year (Courts may be different)

+ Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year

+ Personal leave: 3 days per year

+ Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

* Normal Pension for Sworn- Age 53 with 22 years service; Civilian Pension - Age 60 with 25 years service

**See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr

01

Do you have a valid Driver License?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have certification or licensing at the Master's level from the State of Tennessee in a counseling related field?

+ Yes

+ No

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

04

If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below. If none, write "N/A".

05

How many years of experience do you have in clinical counseling in a mental health related setting?

+ No Experience

+ One Year

+ Two Years or More

06

Briefly describe any experience you have in clinical counseling in a mental health related setting. If no experience, write "N/A".

07

Briefly describe any experience you have working with or in a law enforcement setting. If no experience, write "N/A".

08

Briefly describe any experience you have in Trauma-informed counseling interventions. If no experience, write "N/A".

09

Do you have certification in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Briefly describe any knowledge you have of policies and procedures used by local mental health agencies and hospitals. If none, write "N/A".

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

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

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

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