Job Description
Metro Nashville Government
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
9/30/2024 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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