RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center based in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Program Manager for an exciting expansion, Ridgeview's Opioid And Detox to Recovery (ROADs).  This expansion will include community partnerships, detox on our existing psychiatric inpatient unit, and ongoing substance abuse treatment.  You will play a vital, hands-on role on the implementation team for this expansion and in leading the program team to success.

Ridgeview has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, which is a testament to our staff who unite behind the idea of One Ridgeview. 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"

REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Master’s degree in social sciences and two years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience within the fields of mental health and substance abuse equal to at least five years.  Must be task oriented with good organization and time management.  Requires TN drivers license with F endorsement and safe driving record.  Experience with opioid addiction treatment/ detox preferred.  LADAC preferred.

JOB DUTIES

The ROADs Program Manager oversees and coordinates the daily operation of the Ridgeview Opioid and Detox (ROADs) to Recovery program, aligning inpatient detox services with our Mobile Crisis Team and outpatient substance use services while also partnering with local law enforcement and a residential provider of substance abuse services providing wrap-around service facilitation to 200 program participants per year.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Scope of Services: Demonstrate comfort with understanding grant requirements and becoming an integral part of the team developing a program that complies with the grant scope while also integrating within the existing Ridgeview continuum of services.
• Leadership: Demonstrate capability to be a confident, warm supervisor that can build the team to carry out Ridgeview's vision for this grant.
• Heart for Substance Abuse Services: Demonstrate commitment to building a program that makes a difference in the lives of people struggling with opioid addiction.
• Public Relations/ Networking: Demonstrate ability to build community partnerships Ridgeview's catchment area including our residential partner, police departments, drug recovery courts, and community drug coalitions. Demonstrate ability to network within Ridgeview to build an internal referral network that understands program goals and capabilities.

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. Student loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available including LCSW, LPC-MHSP, and LMFT.

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.