RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center based in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a full time (40 hrs/wk) Mental Health Crisis Counselor on first shift (weekday day shifts generally, with some flexibility).

Are you an early career Masters level grad in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology?  We want to partner with you!  We provide supervision toward licensure as an LCSW (social work) or LPC-MHSP (counseling).  We pay for the license as well as all required tests.  We also sponsor membership in your professional organization and pay a bonus upon completion of the Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) program.  This is the growth environment coupled with the resources you need to develop your career.

About the job: Our crisis center operates 24 hours/day and 7 days/week to provide crisis assessments either in person or via telehealth from our main center location.  We provide full training for you to competently conduct mental health assessments and you will have seasoned team leads available for consult throughout your tenure. Your assessments are a needed service for community members experiencing a broad range of mental health, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues.  You will be the person there when individuals are struggling the most.

Ridgeview is currently offering a bonus program available after your successful 90 day orientation period in return for a one year service commitment.  When you invest in us, we invest in you!

Ridgeview has been named a 2023 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

The Mental Health Crisis Counselor position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling. Must possess and maintain a valid TN driver's license and a safe driving record. LMSW/ Temporary LPC license or the ability to obtain one of these licenses within a 6 month time frame is preferred in order to ensure progression to the LCSW / LPC-MHSP level. However, new graduates will be considered. The candidate will obtain Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) designation upon hire or when the license is obtained; training is provided. Excellent verbal and written skills required. Knowledge of DSM5 criteria and ability to determine preliminary mental health diagnosis.

JOB DUTIES

Provides assessment of adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency. Determines mental health 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.

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. Do you have student loans?  Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corps site. Student loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary healthcare 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.

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