Cocke County Disaster Relief Therapist

Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Newport
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Cocke County Disaster Relief Therapist Help Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life. Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day? Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life? And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated? You have a lot of choices in where you work…make the decision to work where you are valued! Join the McNabb Center Team as the Cocke County Disaster Relief Therapist today! The Cocke County Disaster Relief Therapist Job Summary - Follow all applicable laws and regulations, including the Helen Ross McNabb Centers Code of Conduct and Policies and Procedures, in order to create and maintain a healthcare and business environment that is committed to integrity and ethical conduct. - Provide linkage, referral, resources and supportive counseling to flood survivors in Cocke and surrounding counties. - Clinician provides weekly individual and family psychotherapy to children and adults, who have been impacted by the recent natural disaster. - Clinician will ensure compliance with productivity standards. - Position will be responsible for seeing clients for weekly sessions, providing follow up phone calls when clients cancel or miss scheduled appointments, and provide support staff with information for appointment reminder calls. - Clinician is to provide psychosocial assessments for clients and provide diagnosis and appropriate referrals for clients assessed. - Clinician will discuss options/goals for clients receiving services. - Clinician provides crisis intervention and emergency services as needed. - Clinician embraces the key values of clinical services: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care. Job Standards - Identify and meet with flood survivors to provide resources, referrals and general assistance, as needed. - Complete and forward to Supervisor all required paperwork in a timely manner - Provide therapy to flood survivors, as well as crisis de-escalation as necessary - Meet productivity standards set by the program - Attend community meetings regarding disaster relief - Collaborate with other agencies in the East Tennessee area - Maintain a flexible work schedule, which may include evening and weekend hours - Proactively find individuals/families who have been directly impacted by disaster - Complete and turn in all mileage reimbursement claims (when appropriate) to Supervisor at least monthly. - Work a minimum of 40 hours a week - Provide a minimum of 128 therapy sessions a month - Connect with flood survivors in a positive manner and listen and respond with respect - Work within a team environment. Employ good communication skills (listening, reflecting, role model, etc.). - Report and share information with Supervisor in a timely manner. - Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 1. Provides individual/family psychotherapy for children and adults. - Clinician is present and ready to begin sessions at the appointment time, every session. - Clinician calls to reschedule any sessions that he/she will be unable to attend or that the consumer missed/cancelled, 100% of the time. 2. Provides diagnostic psychosocial assessments/intakes. - Clinician completes intakes and assessments within 5 business days of contact. - Assessments will be completed in coordination with Client Benefits staff & other members of the Integrated Services Team, as evidenced by communicating any issues concerning clients or the assessment. 3. Completes all documentation in compliance with HRMC, CARF & program standards. - Clinician completes weekly progress notes within allotted period (5 business days). - Clinician's progress notes and intake assessments will include documentation to meet CARF standards. - Clinician will attend all required trainings, webinars and meetings required by the funder. 4. Provides intake coverage when needed. - Clinician will provide intake coverage, as directed by supervisor. 5. Works to meet productivity standards. - Clinician will average 128 therapy sessions per month, 384 per quarter. - Clinician will complete 100% of intakes that are present for appointments. - Clinician will complete monthly productivity reports by the 5th of the following month. - Clinician will give regular measures (from drop down menu in electronic medical record) to at least 30% of clients and present results quarterly to supervisor. 6. Communicates with community resources/referral sources. - Clinician communicates accurate and thorough information to outside agencies 100% of the time when clients need different care that HRMC cannot provide. - Clinician utilizes HRMC and HIPPA standards every time communication is made with outside persons or agencies. 7. Demonstrates and maintains a positive work climate and contributes to the overall effort of the program. - Clinician demonstrates a consideration and concern for fellow workers and their jobs. - Clinician promotes harmonious relationships and attitudes by openly communicating any concerns, keeping a positive attitude, and helping others. - Clinician accepts additional assignments and/or changes in assignments or work with a positive attitude. COMPENSATION: - Starting salary for this position is approximately $49,647 /yr based on relevant experience and education. QUALIFICATIONS - Cocke County Disaster Relief Therapist today Experience: - Working with others to identify needs and helping individuals to access the needed resources. Education / Knowledge: - Master's Degree required. - Good people skills, knowledge of community, ability to travel to various locations and communities required. Physical: - Exposure to biological hazards. - Hearing of normal and soft tones. - Close eye work. - Valid driver's license with F endorsement. - Lifting up to 50 lbs. - Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs. - Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. - This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking. Location: - Cocke County, Tennessee Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference! Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 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