Mental Health Counselor (Full-Time)

Job Summary
We are looking for a full-time Mental Health Counselor to support our client site in Oak Ridge, TN.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 6:30am - 5:00pm
The Mental Health Counselor will treat in accordance with policies, procedures, and protocols established by industry standards of practice, licensing, certification, and other regulatory agency requirements. Responsible for implementing educational programs, assessing concerns, and determining appropriate types and methods of treatment and referral.
Responsibilities

• Provide Mental Health consultation and counselling to employees and assist in securing/referring for additional support/care/treatment as appropriate.
• Maintain a pool of external Mental Health and substance abuse resources, identifying viable and reliable local solutions and developing professional relationships to better facilitate worker support.
• Manage a Mental Health program, procedures, forms, and initiatives for behavioral health.
• Assist with the management of a substance abuse program, working with on-site substance abuse personnel to facilitate successful implementation and progression.
• Work with the Medical Review Officer and associated medical staff to ensure success of any associated random drug and alcohol testing when appropriate.
• Interface with the workforce, management, Department of Energy, and other stakeholders as required.
• Engage with Behavioral Health Team, assisting with program success, future development, and workforce and community engagement.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of Mental Health and substance abuse, providing counselling and guidance to management on associated issues.
• Provide professional advice for Health Services, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and the Legal and Risk Management department for matters involving Mental Health and/or substance abuse.
• Ensure confidentiality, accurate documentation, and record keeping compliant with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• May be required to assist in ancillary office/clinic duties such as scheduling, generating reports, assessments, metrics, etc.
• Provide education and presentations on related Mental Health/substance abuse topics to staff as requested.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Must have completed an accredited counseling graduate program in Social Work or Counseling with unencumbered licensing/certification as required by the state of Tennessee, including current Mental Health Services Provider designation.
• Must have passed the National Counselors Examination, the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination, and the Tennessee Jurisprudence Exam.
• Preferred five (5) or more years' experience in Mental Health and substance abuse counseling and case management.
• Familiarity in occupational health setting

Skills and Competencies

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability of maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Strong critical thinking skills; problem solving, and decision making.

• Must have the ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Take initiative on issues that arise daily
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional approach with others in job-demanding, multitasking and/or project support situations
• Ability to create and edit written materials.

• Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and clients.
• Strong time management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed daily and weekly individual performance goals.

• Ability to work independently as well as assisting other team members when needed.
• Requires regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

Computer Skills

• Must be competent in the Windows operating system environment, Adobe Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and learn other software as needed.

Physical Demands

• Requires sitting for long periods of time, working at a desk.
• Some bending and stretching could be required.
• Working under stress and use of computer/phone required.

• Manual dexterity required for use of computer keyboard.
• Occasionally may be required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel and/or crouch.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Additional Job Information
This is a full-time position and will work from our on-site clinic in Oak Ridge, TN.
Final compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.
Benefits for this position include paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance; HSA, HRA, and FSA; life and disability insurance; EAP; 401K; legal and identity theft coverage; pet insurance and more.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable laws. WorkCare is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
About WorkCare
About WorkCare:
WorkCare, Inc., is a U.S.-based, physician-directed occupational health company with global outreach.
Our mission is Protecting and Promoting Employee Health...from Hire to Retire. We believe Work Matters. Health Counts. Prevention Saves.
Our occupational clinicians and industry subject matter experts deliver integrated, total worker health solutions to employers in all types of industries. Our capabilities include Medical Exams & Travel program management; 24/7 Incident Intervention telehealth triage; Onsite Services & Clinics; Consulting Medical Directors; Clinical Accommodation and Leave Management support; and a full suite of COVID-19 interventions. Our Industrial Athlete and Bio-ergonomic Surveillance programs are designed to prevent and manage work-related strains and sprains.
Visit www.workcare.com to learn more.