Counselor -The Next Door (Knoxville) 7.9.12

The Next Door – Knoxville

Job Title:        Counselor

Reports To:    Program Director, TND-Knoxville

Mission:          Exist to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of women in crisis, equipping them to develop lives of wholeness and hope.

Summary:      To provide trauma-informed individual and group counseling in a community setting for women who are re-entering the community from incarceration.                   

Primary Responsibilities and Duties include the following:

• Screen and assess for co-occurring substance use and/or mental health disorders for residents.
• Conduct biopsychosocial intake for each program participant.
• Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for each program participant.
• Provide trauma-informed individual, group and crisis counseling to address concerns that impact sustained, long-term recovery.
• Ensure accurate documentation of clinical information and assist with relevant data tracking and reporting.
• Assist with the outreach and admissions functions of TND-Knoxville.
• Develop a Lifetime Recovery Treatment plan for each resident.
• Refer and coordinate relevant services with community providers and stakeholders to assist with long-term stability in the community for all residents.
• Ensure timely and professional documentation to support each resident interactions and coordination of services per the documentation guidelines of The Next Door, Inc.
• Conduct exit interviews with residents leaving the community.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures of The Next Door, Inc.  are followed at all times by residents and volunteers.
• When possible, participate in task forces, in-services, trainings, and other community educational networking opportunities to educate others about The Next Door programs and to promote partnerships and sponsorships whenever possible.
• Participate in on-call rotation 24/7 or as directed by supervisor.  
• Participate in trainings, regional meetings, staff retreats or other events required by The Next Door, Inc.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

To be successful in executing the responsibilities and duties assigned in this job, a person must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  This person must be self-motivated and able to make quality, ethical decisions independent of supervision when necessary.   This person must be willing to abide by the Statement of Faith for The Next Door, Inc.

• Consistently treat residents and co-workers with the utmost respect.
• Work as a necessary part of a team effort.
• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times.
• Be creative and assist leadership with ideas for improving the overall quality of the services and environment for the residents of The Next Door-Knoxville
• Encourage core values of TND at all times.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in counseling or social work required
• Licensed preferred
• At least two years of experience working with women in crisis situations

Probation Period Required: 

90 days

Other Requirements:

1. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
2. Possess computer skills including e-mail, Word, and Excel.
3. Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
4. Personal automobile insurance.

To apply please submit cover letter and resume to Connie.Gardner@thenextdoor.org  or by fax to Connie Gardner at (865) 934-2894 no later than Thursday, July 12, 2012.  No phone calls, please.