The Police Crisis Counselor position performs the professional duties involved in providing counseling to victims of crime, their children and non-perpetrating family members during and following crisis situations and advises police officers on the best way to handle victims of crime and other emotionally stressed individuals. FIP is seeking a Spanish-Speaking clinician.
Typical Duties
Counsels victims and/or their families/children.
Provides 24/7 on-call in the team rotation to victims of crime in various settings.
Refers individuals or families with out-of-scope problems to appropriate agencies.
Develops treatment plans with behavioral and situational treatment objectives.
Conducts follow-up counseling on a weekly or biweekly basis as indicated by treatment.
Develops and facilitates individual therapy or support groups for youth and their family members.
Refers individuals or families with problems beyond our scope of services to appropriate agencies.
Develops treatment plans with behavioral and situational objectives.
Conducts follow-up counseling on a weekly or biweekly basis as indicated by the victim’s needs.
Instructs Police Trainees and Officers as to the techniques involved in crisis counseling, victimization, and handling of emotionally distressed individuals.
Serves as an advocate for victims through police and court proceedings.
Speaks to professionals and other community groups.
Acts as a liaison between the police department and local mental health agencies and hospitals.
Maintains confidential records and writes detailed reports.
Keeps abreast of current techniques and procedures used in handling crisis situations.
Conducts counseling, support, and psychoeducational groups.
Full Time
Metro Nashville Police Department
https://www.nashville.gov/departments/police/investigative-services/family-intervention-program
