Behavioral Health Clinician / Clinical Counselor ( Spanish Speaking) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/4523813) Apply  Behavioral Health Clinician / Clinical Counselor ( Spanish Speaking) Salary $84,042.78 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full Time Health Civil Service Job Number HEA07287 Department Health Opening Date 08/02/2024 Closing Date 11/30/2024 12:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 For consideration applicant must upload and attached a copy of the TN LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT . 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 all stakeholders to share necessary information during the treatment process. + Collaborate with staff members, and all other stakeholders and referral sources as assigned to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans. Minimum Qualifications + Must be Licensed with either LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT in the state of TN. + English and Spanish fluency 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 + Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. + Master’s degree in psychology, Counseling, or a related field of study 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. 01 Do you speak , read and write Spanish fluently ? + Yes + No 02 Do you have a Master's degree or Ph.D. ? + Yes + No 03 How many years of experience with 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 04 Are you Licensed with either a LPC/MHSP, LCSW or LMFT, or relevant license or certification in the state of TN ? + Yes + No 05 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 Required Question Agency 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 Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email