Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services, a not-for-profit community mental health center, based in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a Full Time Activity Therapy Coordinator (32 hrs/wk). The right candidate will be scheduled 8am-4:30pm, including weekends as needed.

Ridgeview has served the local Anderson, Roane, Morgan, Campbell, and Scott county communities for over 60 years and offers a friendly work environment where staff work together to provide high quality behavioral health services through prevention, treatment of mental illness and substance abuse, and support to improve the overall health, wellbeing, recovery, and hope of the people we serve.

REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in one specialty area of activity therapy is required.  Ability to complete required training in crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques. A valid TN driver's license and a safe driving record.

JOB DUTIES
Planning and implementing specialty area programs and general activity therapy programs for adult and geriatric patients on the inpatient unit (75%). Planning and coordinating all functions of the Activity Therapy department (25%).


BENEFITS

Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance and Wellness Plan. Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.

Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.