Crisis Counselor, Tennessee Recovery Project
Centerstone
Summary
Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Team Lead, Crisis Counseling Program-Tennessee Recovery Project, the Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing resource connection, short term supportive counseling, long term counseling referrals and coping advice for those individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis related to a natural disaster. This is a grant-funded position through June 17th, 2027. Compensation is $25/hour, as well as mileage reimbursement for local travel. Must live in the Middle Tennessee area.
Job description
Summary of Position
Under the administrative and clinical supervision of the Team Lead, Crisis Counseling Program-Tennessee Recovery Project, the Crisis Counselor is responsible for providing resource connection, short term supportive counseling, long term counseling referrals and coping advice for those individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis related to a natural disaster. This is a grant-funded position through June 17th, 2027. Compensation is $25/hour, as well as mileage reimbursement for local travel. Must live in the Middle Tennessee area.
This is a hybrid position providing crisis counseling to individuals affected by a natural disaster in their community.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Demonstrate high level of clinical knowledge and skill in providing telephonic or in-person screenings, risk assessments, resource linkage, and crisis intervention to callers.
- Meet the ethical and clinical standards in compliance with all accreditation.
- Attend team meetings, in-service training, supervision, and other quality assurance training.
- Demonstrate high-level customer service skills and professional etiquette.
- Demonstrate knowledge and competency in providing service linkage and referrals for programs, services, and other community resources.
- Promote a departmental culture of cooperation and collaboration with other cross-functional departments, community agencies, hospitals, mental health consumers, and the public at large.
- Assist in administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in a related field of Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.
Experience as a Mental Health Counselor providing clinical screenings, crisis intervention services, or conducting clinical intake assessments preferred.
Valid driver's license is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Social Work, or related field preferred
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist preferred
- Experience as a Mental Health Counselor providing clinical screenings, crisis intervention services, or clinical intake assessments preferred
- Valid driver's license required
- Must live in the Middle Tennessee area
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Ten Paid Holidays
- AD&D Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing Education
- Employee Assistance Program
Company overview
Centerstone is one of the nation's largest nonprofit behavioral healthcare organizations, providing comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder services across multiple states. Founded as a 501(c)(3) organization, Centerstone operates as a leading healthcare provider specializing in behavioral health treatment, addiction recovery, and crisis intervention services. The organization serves over 250,000 individuals annually through a network of facilities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Centerstone offers a full continuum of care including outpatient therapy, inpatient treatment, residential services, crisis management, counseling, housing support, and specialized programs for veterans, children, and families. Following its historic merger with Brightli in 2025, the organization now employs more than 10,000 professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, master's-level clinicians, social workers, and support staff. Centerstone's innovative approach includes the Centerstone Institute, which focuses on clinical research, evidence-based practice implementation, and quality improvement initiatives. The organization is recognized for its commitment to underserved populations and its development of the first known simulation training center for community-based behavioral health clinicians.