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 (40 hrs/wk) Bachelor's Level Substance Abuse Recovery Specialist split between our Harriman, TN, and Wartburg, TN, locations.
 

Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, our real job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.
 

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY
"Where life's complexities are met with hope"

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in social services (psychology, sociology, social work, etc); good organization and time management skills; documented safe driving record; and the ability to work independently while interacting within a multidisciplinary team environment. Two years of professional experience working with the chemically addicted preferred. Strong computer and documentation skills required. Requires F endorsement on TN driver’s license.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Recovery Specialist will be responsible for wrap-around service facilitation to program members on an outpatient basis; securing a full array of Alcohol and Drug/Co-occurring services; promoting and maintaining positive community referral practices with drug courts and supervised probation staff; providing A/D group work facilitation. The Recovery Specialist will be responsible for meeting educational requirements in Relapse Prevention/Early Recovery Skills and State and Federal entitlement enrichment.

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.