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Helen Ross McNabb Center Careers

Counselor - Advocate - Specialist (HS/Equivalent & Up) Hamilton & McMinn

Helen Ross McNabb Center Careers, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

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Now Hiring: Counselors, Advocates, Specialists & Peer Support Staff

Education Level:

High School Diploma, Equivalent, or Higher

Location:

Hamilton & McMinn Counties, Tennessee

Start Your Career with Purpose – Join the McNabb Center Today!

We’ve been waiting for someone like you! If you’re passionate about helping others and want to grow your career in behavioral health and social services, the McNabb Center offers a wide range of meaningful opportunities in

Hamilton and McMinn Counties .

Our mission is simple but powerful:

“Improving the lives of the people we serve.”

We are currently hiring for both

full-time

and

PRN (as-needed)

roles for candidates with a

high school diploma, GED, or bachelor’s degree .

Peer Support Specialists

Starting Pay:

$17.40 / hour (based on education and experience)

Key Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day recovery support to clients inside the

Hamilton County Corrections Facility

Serve as a role model using personal experience with

mental health or substance use recovery

Lead or co-facilitate groups, engage clients in

programming, and promote empowerment

Maintain a welcoming, recovery-focused atmosphere in

the Hamilton County Corrections Facility

Education Requirement:

High School diploma or equivalent

Applicants must be primary mental health or substance use consumers in

recovery.

Increased pay available for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS).

Mental Health Technicians (Supportive Housing)

Starting Pay:

Full-Time: $16.71 / hour (HS level)

PRN / Part-Time: $14.00 / hour

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct care and monitoring in

Supportive

Housing

programs with 24/7 staffing

Conduct intakes, perform safety checks, inventory

belongings, and supervise clients

Facilitate psychoeducational groups and maintain a

supportive recovery environment

Transport clients as needed (F-Endorsement required)

Work shift-based schedules including evenings,

overnights, weekends, and holidays

Shift Differentials:

Available for 2nd and 3rd shifts

Education Requirement:

High School diploma or equivalent

General Requirements & Additional Information

Driver’s license and

reliable transportation

required for most positions

F-Endorsement license may be required for roles involving client transportation

PRN (as-needed) opportunities offer flexibility and supplemental income

Salaries are based on

education, experience,

licensure, certification , and

client population served

Applicants selected for further consideration may be

contacted via

email, text, or phone

by a McNabb Center hiring

manager

Available Locations:

Hamilton County, TN

McMinn County, TN

Apply today and help us continue our mission of “Improving the lives of the people we serve.”

Join a team that values

compassion, integrity, and community impact.

EOE

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.

Job Description

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.

Background Checks

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.

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