Violence Prevention MA Clinician

Join the McNabb Center Team as a Violence Prevention Master's Level Clinician and make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day. Help individuals navigate challenging periods while working in an environment where your contributions are valued.

About the Role

The Anti-Violence Initiative serves individuals with severe and persistently mentally ill (SPMI) conditions, embodying the Center's vision of reaching out to those in need. This role focuses on providing mental health treatment to adults at risk of community-based violence, ensuring access to cost-effective and quality services.

This position is office and community-based, with workspace provided at the Military Services Building. You will work in the community to offer individual and group therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for adults with mental health and co-occurring issues at risk of community-based violence.
• Perform initial assessments, triage/crisis counseling, and individual therapy.
• Provide group therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to individuals at high risk for community-based violence enrolled in outreach and/or life coaching.
• Implement verbal and physical de-escalation techniques, including therapeutic holding and crisis intervention methods.
• Demonstrate appropriate boundaries, empathy, flexibility, and adaptability when working with diverse populations.
• Communicate effectively and manage time efficiently.

Requirements

• Coursework or experience in psychopathology, counseling theory, cultural diversity, human development, trauma, and the etiology and treatment of alcohol/drug abuse and mental illness.
• Cultural responsiveness to the intended service population.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Active license to practice in the State of Tennessee preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Capability to assist in non-violent crisis intervention, including therapeutic holding.
• Sound judgment under pressure and strong organizational skills.

Skills

• Basic computer skills for timekeeping, scheduling, and electronic medical records entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Certification and ability to implement verbal and physical de-escalation techniques.
• Empathic listening and effective communication.

Pay

Starting salary for this position is approximately $55,685 per year, based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule

This position follows a regular schedule of Monday through Friday with flexible hours, including evenings. No on-call duties are required, and the employee is off on Center-designated holidays. In-person attendance is essential except for approved time off.

Additional Information

• Travel may be required for conferences, meetings, or off-site services.
• Exposure to biological hazards and close eye work may occur.
• Background checks, driver's license record verification, degree verification, and drug screens are required at hire.
• Certain programs may require TB screening/testing.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.