Residential Counselor — Float

Job overview

The Residential Counselor — Float role is onsite in Nashville, TN, and requires working one weekend day each week, Saturday or Sunday; shifts may vary and include evenings. Compensation is not specified. Cumberland Heights’ mission is to provide care for people and families affected by chemical dependency in a safe, healing environment. The counselor coordinates patient care across the residential continuum, evaluates needs and strengths, and collaborates on individualized treatment and continuing-care plans. The role supports recovery through counseling, education, documentation, crisis response, and coordination with patients, families, and the treatment team.

What you'll do

• Coordinate patient treatment and services across residential care and transitions
• evaluate patient goals, needs, barriers, and strengths
• diagnose within scope of practice
• develop and review individualized care plans
• provide psychoeducational groups and individual, group, or family counseling within scope
• document clinical activities
• participate in team meetings and supervision
• coordinate with utilization review, case managers, families, and other parties as permitted
• help maintain a therapeutic community
• intervene in crises
• perform CPR and first aid as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential counselor

float position

nashville tn

cumberland heights

full-time

weekend day required

substance use treatment

addiction counseling

individual and group counseling

treatment planning

master’s degree required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 28 days
• employer HSA or HRA contribution
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days
• PTO accrual beginning on day one, up to 20 days in the first year.

Why this role

Requires a related master’s degree or LADAC I; LADAC II, LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or equivalent is preferred. One year of addiction-treatment experience and one year of recovery are required; five years are preferred. One weekend day each week is required.

About the employer

Cumberland Heights Foundation, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.