Police Crisis Counselor - Professional Wellness

Full Job Description

The Police Crisis Counselor shall serve as a counselor in the Professional Wellness Section (PWS) of the Behavioral Health Services Division of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD). The Police Crisis Counselor shall be directly accountable to the PWS Counseling Supervisor for the proper administration of duties. This position performs the professional duties involved in providing counseling to Police personnel and their families. Performs related duties as required.

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) is a 24/7/365 operation. Whether you are a sworn or civilian employee, you will be responsible for the general welfare of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum communications both within Metro and between Metro and the general public. If this environment is appealing and exciting to you, then you might want to consider a job with Metro Nashville Police Department.

*All positions in the Metro Nashville Police Department require an extensive background check.

Requirements

• Acts as a liaison between the Police Department and local mental health agencies and hospitals.
• Maintains confidential records and write detailed reports.
• Keeps abreast of current techniques and procedures used in handling crisis situations.
• Conducts counseling groups, couple/marital counseling, and counseling of youth and adolescents.
• Provides counseling assistance as needed.
• Refers individuals or families with problems beyond our scope of services to appropriate agencies.
• Counsels police officers and their families as needed.
• Develops treatment plans with behavioral and situational objectives .
• Provides instruction to police trainees and officers on wellness topics.
• Performs administrative duties.
• Speaks to professionals and other community groups.
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's Degree in a field of Behavioral Science, such as Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of clinical counseling experience in a mental health related setting.

***No Substitution***



LICENSES REQUIRED
Valid Driver License

Employees in this classification must maintain certification or licensing in a counseling related field at a minimum of the Master's level from the State of Tennessee. Failure to maintain the required licensing or certification may result in termination.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Additional Information

• Experience in working with or in a law enforcement setting

• Experience in Trauma-informed counseling interventions

• Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

• Knowledge of policies and procedures used by local mental health agencies and hospitals
  
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.


Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.