RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center based in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate openings in Mobile Crisis for a Team Lead.  Schedule will either be 2pm-10pm or on a rotation between 2pm-10pm shift and 7am-3pm shift.

Ridgeview has been named a 2018 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel. 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, ultimate 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

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling
• Preferred: LCSW or LPC-MHSP and/or RN.
• Experience in Crisis Services required. 
• Knowledge of DSM5 criteria and ability to determine preliminary mental health diagnosis required.
• Management/administrative experience preferred. Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• The candidate will be expected to obtain Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) designation upon hire; training is provided. A bonus is awarded once the MPA designation has been confirmed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid TN driver's license and a safe driving record.

JOB DUTIES

Provides assessment of adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency. Determines crisis needs, crisis intervention, telephone consultation, linkage with community resources, and pre-screening admissions of emergency hospital commitments. Follows-up to ensure appropriate service is available. Uses a telehealth system to provide some of these services in various locations. Some travel required to provide service in Ridgeview’s 5-county catchment area using a Ridgeview-provided car. Displays positive interaction and communication with community agencies and other public relations activities. Provides a team leadership role to Mobile Crisis staff. Assists Director of Mobile Crisis with managing day to day functions of the Mobile Crisis Team on an as needed basis. Responsible for management of the Mobile Crisis database. Provides supervisory coverage for the Director on an as needed basis.

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.