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Residential Counselor I

Centerstone·Clarksville, Tennessee

$14 - $20/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·0-2 yrs
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Posted 22 days ago
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About the role

Provide psycho-social education and support to adult residents in a supervised housing setting to foster independence and recovery. Maintain program structure through activity facilitation, behavioral monitoring, and accurate documentation of resident progress.

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Centerstone, a trauma-informed organization, endorses an organizational culture built on understanding, recognizing and responding to those affected by trauma to strengthen resilience for our clients, staff and community. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

Job description

Job Summary

Join a compassionate and collaborative team dedicated to supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey. As a Residential Counselor I, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference each day by fostering a safe, structured, and supportive living environment. This role offers hands-on experience in mental health services, skill-building with residents, opportunities to lead engaging activities, and the chance to grow within behavioral health and residential care. We are seeking a dependable, empathetic, and team-oriented professional with strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.

In this role, you will support adult residents in a supervised housing setting by providing psycho-social education, monitoring daily activities, and encouraging independence. You will play a key role in maintaining program structure, ensuring resident safety, and supporting recovery through engagement, education, and consistent guidance. Additionally, you will document resident progress and collaborate closely with the care team to ensure high-quality support and services.

Schedule Options

  • Saturday &
  • Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • OR
  • Saturday &
  • Sunday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM
  • Monday &
  • Thursday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM

This role requires consistent availability for overnight and evening shifts, including weekends.

  • This position offers…
  • Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
  • Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
  • Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
  • Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
  • Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities

  • Support residents in developing daily living skills through psycho-social education, structured routines, and engaging activities
  • Facilitate recreational and educational group activities to promote socialization, wellness, and recovery
  • Monitor resident behavior and provide redirection as needed to ensure compliance with program expectations and safety standards
  • Assist residents with self-medication procedures and document appropriately in accordance with care protocols
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, and financial tracking
  • Coordinate and communicate with team members regarding resident updates, shift handoffs, and program needs
  • Supervise meal preparation and provide education on nutrition and dietary guidelines
  • Conduct room inspections and coach residents on hygiene, cleanliness, and personal responsibility
  • Respond to and report emergencies, crises, or disruptions while ensuring resident safety and program continuity
  • Provide transportation for residents as needed for appointments or outings

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience in mental health, behavioral health, or human services required
  • Experience working in residential services or supportive housing preferred
  • Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required

Additional Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills across verbal, written, and interpersonal settings
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced residential care environment
  • Demonstrated ability to de-escalate situations and support individuals in crisis
  • Dependable, organized, and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
  • Ability to promote a positive, recovery-oriented environment for individuals with mental health needs
  • Physical Requirements
  • Standing for extended periods (approximately 20% of shift)
  • Sitting for extended periods (approximately 80% of shift)
  • Occasional squatting, kneeling, and bending
  • Ability to drive occasionally for resident transport or program needs
  • Occasional lifting as required for daily tasks and resident support

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range

$14.25--$20.00

  • Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
  • Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
  • 403b retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and ten paid holidays
  • AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and experience in mental health, behavioral health, or human services. A valid and unrestricted driver's license is mandatory for resident transportation.

  • high school
  • Case Management
  • Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Safety
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Recovery Support
  • Crisis De-escalation
  • Medication Assistance
  • Behavioral Monitoring
  • Resident Support
  • Psycho-social Education

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Discounts
  • Long Term Disability
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • 403b Retirement Plan With Company Match
  • Ten Paid Holidays
  • Vision Health Coverage
  • Medical Health Coverage
  • Dental Health Coverage

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$14 - $20/hr
Location
Clarksville, Tennessee
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Centerstone

Centerstone is the largest nonprofit behavioral health organization in the United States. With more than 10,500 team members working at 360 locations in communities across the country, Centerstone provides healing and hope to people of all ages through mental health services,...

Salary listed on 103 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Behavioral health roles in Tennessee

Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.

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