Counselor (51822)
WESTCARE INC·Morristown, Tennessee
WESTCARE INC·Morristown, Tennessee
The Counselor provides assessment, treatment, and counseling to participants, specifically focusing on suicide prevention and awareness. They collaborate with a treatment team to develop individualized care plans and facilitate therapeutic frameworks like DBT and CAMS.
A Master's degree or higher in Counseling, Communication, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related human services field from an accredited institution is required for this position.
Experience and
Competencies: Experience in crisis triage. Basic knowledge of suicide prevention services, veteran services, behavioral health, social services, judicial system, law enforcement or related industry. Experience with counseling and administering assessments preferred. Excellent communication skills including public speaking and group facilitation/training. Some experience with performing outreach and marketing. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to adhere to the highest standard of ethical conduct and confidentiality. Professional appearance and demeanor. Must understand rural populations who will be served. Experience with using EHR systems. Ability to work in different program systems in providing day-to-day operations. Ability to stay highly organized and maintain time management. Ability to utilize a computer and software that includes Microsoft 365.
Working
Conditions: Work is primarily performed in an office or indoor setting. Some outdoor activities and travel will be required. Some travel will be required for training and conferences. Regular and prompt attendance is required throughout employment.
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and a valid professional license (e.g., LCSW, LPC-MHSP). Candidates must have experience in crisis triage and a valid driver's license.
Market context
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.
