EmPATH Residential Counselor

Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.

Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?
Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?
And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?

You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued!

Join the McNabb Center Team as the EmPATH Residential Counselor program today!

The EmPATH Residential Counselor

Summary of role of Team:

• The PT will be a part of a multidisciplinary team that renders short-term treatment (23 hrs.) to facilitate access to services and stabilization to those 18 years and above that present with a psychiatric crisis.
• This position monitors consumers in EMPATH and provide assistance to teammates in providing safe, therapeutic interventions to consumers receiving emergency psychiatric interventions.

Typical Working Conditions/ Environment

• Working conditions consist of a 16-lounge bed residential unit.
• Hours of operation are 24/7.
• The role of the PT is to ensure coverage is provided 24/7 despite any weather conditions or holidays that arise.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonable 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.

1. Daily Staff Duties.

• Leads groups and organizes activities.
• Offers 1:1 counseling as requested by clients.
• Responds to all flags, emails, and voicemails within 2 business days.
• Completes Staff Daily Duties assigned by supervisor before the end of each shift.

2. Complete all documentation in compliance with CARF and funder standards.

• Completes group logs, transport logs, and charting correctly as well as on time.

3. Maintaining/completing daily safety checks, property checks, and adhering to daily schedule.

• Completing safety checks when observing clients
• Properly completing property inventories and searching belongings
• Follow EMPATH schedule to give clients an effective daily structure for optimum progress.

4. Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

• Must be punctual and maintain good attendance record.
• Must stay awake and alert on all shifts.
• Maintaining a strong line of communication with all staff to effectively and safely provides assistance to the people we serve.
• Demonstrates willingness to promote a harmonious work environment by maintaining a positive and professional working relationship with all staff members and supervisors.
• Communicates and approaches conflict in a problem solving and professional manner with all staff members and supervisors.
• Accepts additional assignments and/or changes in assignment and/or work.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $15.75 - $17.71/hr based on relevant experience and education.
• SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Schedule:

• Must have flexible schedule.
• Possible overnight shifts, holiday work and overtime.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.
• Must be punctual and maintain good attendance record. Must stay awake and alert on all shifts.

Travel:

• Valid driver's license with F endorsement required. Reliable vehicle required.
• Picking up clients from community locations and hospitals in personal vehicle or company vehicle.

Equipment/Technology:

• Computer experience is essential.
• Ability to learn and utilize EMR and create documents within the program.

QUALIFICATIONS - EmPATH Residential Counselor

Education/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree and experience working or volunteering with children, adults, families, or community service preferred; or a HS Diploma with two years' experience working or volunteering with children, adults, families, or community service preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness or special populations in a crisis setting with co-occurring and dual diagnoses preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in working with special populations including individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, Co-occurring Disorders, and Dual Diagnosis is preferred.
• Computer experience is helpful.
• Experience working in a crisis setting is preferred.
• Regular attendance is an essential job function.

Physical:

• Ability to remain awake and alert during shift.
• Minimal exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal/soft tones and 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.
• 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, ability to go down on knees, running, and walking.
• CPR and First Aid certification and Handle with Care required (training provided).
• Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal de-escalation techniques.
• Applicants should be able to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
• Clinical staff may be required to get an F endorsement to transport clients as necessary.

• Location:
• Knoxville, 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.

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