Licensed Counselor

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Licensed Counselor

Salary

$52,500.00 - $57,500.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Grant Funded

Job Number

STCDC47379

Department

State Trial Courts

Division

Davidson County Drug Court

Opening Date

06/20/2024

Closing Date

8/31/2024 3:22 PM Central

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Position Description

The chosen candidate will provide individual and group counseling in an inpatient setting for clients in the Davidson County Residential Drug Court alcohol and drug treatment program (DC4). DC4 provides access to a continuum of alcohol, drug, and other treatment and rehabilitation services. This position prepares DC4 clients for re-entry into the family and the community by assisting them with maintaining sobriety and a self-sufficient lifestyle.

This is a Full-Time Grant Funded Non-Civil Service position.

The candidate must be a licensed counselor to be considered for this position.

Please upload your Resume when you apply.

Typical Duties

• Clinically assessing clients

• Developing individualized treatment plans

• Providing individual and group counseling to clients

• Maintaining client records and completing weekly progress notes

• Making referrals and coordinating with external programs and agencies for supplemental and/or specialized services

• Meeting weekly with drug court treatment team and providing client progress to drug court judge

• Perform related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be appropriately licensed in the field of drug and alcohol addiction or mental health treatment

• Must have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of drug and alcohol addiction counseling

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Working knowledge of group dynamics, disease concept of addiction, recovery, and relapse prevention

• Ability to work within a team.

• Must have valid Tennessee Driver's License

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Preferred Master's in Counseling or Social Work

• Preferred LADAC

• LPC-MHSP or LCSW

• LPC-MHSP (temp) or LAPSW/LMSW considered if under supervision

To Apply by Mail:

DC4 Human Resources

1406 County Hospital Road

Nashville, TN 37218

Davidson County Drug Court: 615-862-4220

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-4223.

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 license in the field of alcohol and drug treatment or a related area? If so, please provide that information.

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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

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