RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, has an immediate opening for a full-time PSR (PsychoSocial Rehabilitation) Program Assistant at our Stepping Stones location in Oak Ridge, TN.  The right candidate will regularly be scheduled 7:30am-3:30pm on weekdays.

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

Bachelors degree strongly preferred, particularly in a mental or behavioral health related field (ex. psychology, social work); high school diploma or GED required.  Experience working with persons who are severely and persistently mentally ill preferred.  Computer proficiency required- particularly in Excel, but also with the capability of learning our electronic health record. Other preferred, but not required, skills include group leadership, food service, teaching practical food service skills, and providing corresponding documentation.  Valid Tennessee driver’s license and safe driving record required.

JOB DUTIES

This position is responsible for providing assistance to consumers with daily recreational and therapeutic activities; occasional transportation to members not served by public transportation and/or for program activities; responsible for direct involvement with members in individual and group projects or activities based on individual treatment goals; responsible for knowledge and carry-through of overall program goals in his/her respective county as directed by the Program Coordinator.  This particular opening carries responsibility for data entry in Excel for program tracking, leading mental health recovery groups, and providing client transportation to/from the program in a 14-passenger van.

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.