Counselor (HS/Equivalent or Bachelor's) Knox, Blount, & Anderson
About the role
The McNabb Center is actively hiring passionate and dedicated professionals to join our mission of “Improving the lives of the people we serve.” With multiple positions available across East Tennessee, now is the perfect time to begin or grow your career in mental health and social services.
Responsibilities
We are currently accepting applications for high school equivalent and bachelor’s level positions in the following areas:
- Non-Residential Positions: Counselors & Advocates providing individualized services such as home visits, referrals, education, family support, and advocacy.
- Peer Support Specialist Positions: individuals with lived experience in mental health or substance use recovery offering mentorship and hope to others.
- Residential Counselor Positions: working in 24/7 treatment and stabilization facilities, offering supervision, safety monitoring, psychoeducational groups, and intake assessments.
Requirements
Driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle required for most roles. On-call responsibilities and travel requirements vary by position. PRN (as-needed) opportunities available.
Qualifications
Salary is based on position, education, experience, licensure, and client population.
Skills
Examples of positions and skills include:
- Healthy Families Support Worker
- Victim Advocate
- CSU Peer Support Specialist
- Hope United Peer Support Specialist (Overdose Response)
- Residential facilities such as Katie Miller & Gateway, ILS, CenterPointe Detox & Residential Treatment, and Crisis Stabilization Units.
Pay
Starting pay varies by position and level:
- Non-Residential Positions: $17.21 / hour (based on education, experience, and program focus)
- Peer Support Specialist Positions: $17.21 - $20.68 / hour (based on experience, education, and certification status)
- Residential Counselor Positions: $17.21 - $17.57 / hour (high school level), $19.35 - $19.72 / hour (bachelor’s level)
Schedule
Evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required for Residential Counselor Positions. Shift differentials are available for 2nd and 3rd shifts.