Mental Health Case Manager and Counselor for Adolescents
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Social Work
Mental Health, Crisis Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
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Mental Health, Crisis Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services
The Florence Crittenton Agency (FCA) continues to lead the charge for youth and family development in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our comprehensive, wrap-around services begin with residential treatment for at-risk youth struggling with childhood trauma. Resting on a 26-acre campus in the center of Knoxville, FCA offers competitive salaries, a caring staff, and exceptional benefits. The greatest reward of all is guiding the next generation into a positive and safe place.
Job Summary:
The Master's Level Case Manager/Counselor is responsible for the coordination of the treatment being provided on the units, including individual and family counseling, and coordination with all key players involved in the planning for the adolescents. The position provides enhanced youth care and collaboration with the Counselors, Program Manager, and Youth Service Workers to ensure high quality of treatment for all clients in a residential setting.
In addition, this position is responsible for providing and overseeing a range of residential assessments, treatment planning, support groups, individual and family therapy, skills training, and lectures for the educational purpose of the program. This position will oversee the tracking and reporting of adolescents' treatment progress and will provide appropriate staff leadership. The Case Manager/Counselor will provide professional case management for the adolescents on the unit and will manage multiple priorities and program components.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in behavioral science, license preferred. Knowledge and experience with adolescents with alcohol and drug issues, as well as dual diagnosis, is strongly preferred.
Must have a valid Tennessee driver's license and be insurable by FCA's auto insurance carrier. Must be 24+ years of age due to company insurance coverage requirements for possible use of agency vehicles or transport of clients.
Physical Requirements (BFOQ):
- Able to perform keyboarding for extended periods
- Possess average to above visual and auditory capabilities in the supervision of adolescents
- Be physically capable of meeting Handle with Care (restraint) training and application requirements
- Must be able to perform CPR/First Aid processes
- Able to stand or sit for extended periods
- Able to squat, bend, stoop, jump and/or climb steps/stairs as necessary without risk of injury
- Able to walk and/or run a quarter mile continuously
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
- Work extended hours as needed (>40 per week)
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