Top 162 Crisis counselor Jobs in Tn

Remote-Based Crisis Counselor (Contingent on Grant Funding)
CONTACT Care Line —Knoxville, TN
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Remote-Based Bilingual Crisis Counselor
CONTACT Care Line —Knoxville, TN
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- English
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Crisis Care Consultant
Centerstone of Illinois, Inc. —Nashville, TN
- $16.50 - $23.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Co-Response Crisis Counselor, REACH (Nashville, TN)
Mental Health Cooperative —Nashville, TN
- Multiple hires
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Case management
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Intake Assessor- ( PRN) -Weekends
Lakeside Behavioral Health System —Memphis, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Master of Social Work
- Psychiatry
- RN License
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Crisis Mental Health Counselor _ Social Worker
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services —Oak Ridge, TN
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
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Substance Abuse Counselor
Behavioral Health Group —Dyersburg, TN
- No nights
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Licensed Program Manager -Residential Mental Health
The Florence Crittenton Agency —Knoxville, TN
- From $85,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- English
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
TK Health —Cleveland, TN
- $36 an hour
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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IOP Counselor
CADAS —Chattanooga, TN
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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21h
Pediatric School Psychologist | Nashville, Tennessee
ProCare Therapy —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Licensed Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT)
Provive Wellness —Brentwood, TN
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Paid time off
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Art Therapist
Compass Intervention Center —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Crisis Counselor TRP, PRN
Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. —Nashville, TN
- $15.75 - $22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Licensed Therapist Contractor- Remote -Veteran and Military Mental Health
Valor Healthcare, Inc. —Nashville, TN
- $70 - $92 an hour
- Contract
- Remote
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Crisis Counselor TRP
Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. —Nashville, TN
- $15.75 - $22.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Crisis Navigator
Centerstone of Tennessee, Inc. —Nashville, TN
- $15.75 - $22.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor's degree
- Psychology
- Social Work
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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21h
PRN Crisis Hotline Counselor
Youth Villages, Inc —Jackson, TN
- PRN
- LMFT
- Computer literacy
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Behavioral Health Crisis Assessor | North | Nights
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Addiction Medicine
- Word processing
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Lead Assessor
Street Grace —Chattanooga, TN
- Up to $70,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- LMFT
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Remote-Based Crisis Counselor (Contingent on Grant Funding)

CONTACT Care Line -
Knoxville, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$18 - $22 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Risk management for crisis intervention support
Video conferences (communication methods)
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

Description:

IMPORTANT NOTE: At this time, we are only hiring employees from the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Note: This is a fully remote position contingent on grant approval. Schedules are to be determined, and we are seeking potential Crisis Counselors for all schedules.

CONTACT Workplace Expectations

As part of their duties and responsibilities, all CONTACT employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the following:

Deliver high-quality work within established timelines, maintaining focus and accountability whether working independently or with guidance.
Engage respectfully and professionally with colleagues, supervisors, community partners, and individuals seeking services.
Contribute meaningfully to team efforts, embracing collaboration as a core element of CONTACT’s mission and daily operations.
Operate independently when needed, while maintaining strong communication and coordination with other team members to support shared goals and organizational continuity.
Uphold a high level of integrity, responsibility, and trustworthiness when working remotely, ensuring confidentiality, appropriate use of time, and adherence to CONTACT’s standards in all settings.

Position Summary

CONTACT Care Line is East Tennessee’s first crisis hotline. Our 988 Crisis Program provides text and phone-based support for individuals experiencing emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Crisis Counselors are responsible for assessing suicide risk, offering compassionate support, ensuring timely documentation, and collaborating with visitors to create safety plans. In addition to responding on the front lines, counselors are expected to engage in follow-ups, maintain communication standards, and adhere to all clinical, legal, and operational guidelines.

CONTACT’s team culture values mutual support, professional growth, and a shared mission to make a difference - every single day.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Crisis Intervention and Support

Respond to 988 chat, text, and telephone interactions in a timely and compassionate manner
During chat-focused shifts, manage two concurrent chat interactions in alignment with the two-chat policy, while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and timely responses.
Assess and mitigate suicide risk using established protocols and safety planning procedures
Deliver emotional support utilizing active listening and de-escalation skills
Provide referrals to appropriate community resources as needed
Follow all clinical and operational protocols across all shifts, including initiating phone contact in the event of disconnection with a high-risk visitor or during imminent risk (IR) situations
Initiate and conduct follow-up outreach, when necessary, based on visitor needs and clinical services guidelines
Participate in and complete training for both chat and phone-based services; maintain readiness to support visitors across all assigned mediums

Clinical Documentation and Communication

Accurately and thoroughly document all visitor interactions in accordance with organizational procedures
Complete documentation within 8 minutes per interaction, ensuring clinical details are clear, timely, and aligned with documentation standards
Engage in SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) consultations for escalated visitor cases and mandatory reporting (MR) conversations
Maintain an active presence in Slack during scheduled shifts, responding within 3 minutes to messages in designated work channels relevant to your role (e.g., shift chat consults, supervisor DMs, huddles from a supervisor or mentor). Social or general update channels do not require immediate response.
Participate in meetings and supervision sessions on Microsoft Teams and be prepared to join video calls professionally when requested during scheduled shifts or for pre-arranged meetings
Read and appropriately engage with all communications and updates from leadership, including the updates and paid-staff-topics channels on Slack
Attend monthly staff meetings and actively participate in team-wide discussions and initiatives Mandatory Reporting and Compliance
Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all mandatory reporting requirements, policies, and procedures
Assist in the completion of reports involving suspected child or vulnerable adult abuse
Keep current with Title VI training and ensure adherence to non-discrimination and equity standards
Comply fully with all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Handbook, Clinical Policy Documents, Clinical Operating Procedures, and Lifeline metrics.

Professional Development and Team Collaboration

Complete all required continuing education, including clinical refreshers, Mind Meld sessions, and other assigned trainings
Attend regular clinical supervision sessions and implement feedback from supervisors
Participate in performance reviews, including probationary and ongoing evaluations
Meet or exceed performance benchmarks for quality, productivity, attendance, and ethical conduct
Support the onboarding of new team members through mentoring when requested

Requirements:

Experience, Skills, Licenses/Certifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must not be a current or recent (within the past 3 years) client of any CONTACT Care Line crisis program
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 120 college credits in Social Work or a related mental health field, or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in mental health, crisis intervention, or a related field
Strong empathic listening and reflective communication skills
Ability to remain calm and apply logical reasoning in high-stress or high-risk situations
Skilled in identifying and responding to imminent risk, with appropriate urgency and clinical awareness
Demonstrated proficiency in using web-based applications, navigating websites, and troubleshooting basic technical issues
Growth mindset with a willingness to receive and implement feedback promptly
Commitment to non-judgmental, compassionate support for all visitors, regardless of personal, political, or philosophical differences
Resourceful, solution-focused mindset with the ability to make independent decisions under pressure
Commitment to open, timely, and respectful two-way communication
All clinical staff at CONTACT Care Line are required to complete CONTACT Crisis Counselor Basic Training within the first two weeks of employment

Physical requirements include the ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods and work continuously from a computer with high speed, secure internet.

A hardwired Ethernet connection is required for this position to ensure consistent call and chat quality.

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crisis counselor jobs in tn

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Substance Abuse Counselor

Licensed Program Manager -Residential Mental Health

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