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Blount Re-Entry Residential Counselors

Helen Ross McNabb Center

Maryville, TN 37801

~ 31 min OnsiteBilingual Preferred

A bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, CPRS, or possess a high school level or equivalency with at least 1 year of experience working with individuals with mental illness, special populations with co-occurring and dual diagnoses preferred
One year experience in the social work and addictions field and/or behavioral health and criminal justice setting required
Must have coursework and/or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology, trauma-informed, and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and crisis intervention
Normal residential treatment setting
Staff will possibly including but not limited to: lift up to 50 Ibs. pushing, and pulling up to 150 Ibs. frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, participating in client activities
This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of 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
Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment
The Blount County Transition Campus Residential Counselor will act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, providing administrative and direct service to clients within an adult residential co-occurring treatment facility
The Residential Counselor is responsible for assisting clients with their substance use treatment in a non-threatening, comfortable and supportive setting
The Residential Counselor carries a case load of 18 clients varying residential levels of care and helps them to learn the tools of recovery through group and individual sessions
This position must be able to initiate and maintain professional and clinical relationships and interact appropriately with a team of health practitioners
The program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year
Starting salary for this position is approximately $16.71-18.79 based on relevant experience and education
Schedule: 40 hours per week. Due to the diversity of job responsibilities, this position requires flexibilities in scheduling (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays)
This position does not require transportation of clients on a daily basis; however, the program may need this position to help transport for emergencies and/or need of the clients/program
If staff members use of their vehicle for this purpose, they will be reimbursed for mileage
An F endorsement is highly recommended for this role
Candidates without an F endorsement may be considered if alternative arrangements are approved by a supervisor
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