Mental Health Crisis Social Worker

RIDGEVIEW , a not-for-profit community mental health center based in Oak Ridge, TN , has immediate openings for a Master's Level Social Worker or Counselor in the role of Mental Health Crisis Clinician . This role is the backbone of our 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team serving people in the community when they need it most to ensure safety and appropriate placement when needed.

Full-time (40 hrs/wk), Monday through Friday, 4pm-midnight Full-time (36 hrs/wk), Friday through Sunday, 8pm-8am Part-time (24 hrs/wk), Saturday and Sunday, 8pm-8am Are you a recent 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 all required tests and the license itself. Additionally, we offer membership in your professional organization and provide a bonus upon completion of the Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) program. We provide a growth environment and 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 families are struggling the most. 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 The Mental Health Crisis Clinician position requires a master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling. 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 and, if chosen, fully supported on the path to licensure. The candidate will obtain Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) designation upon hire or when the license is obtained; training is provided. A bonus is awarded once the MPA designation has been confirmed. The Mental Health Crisis Clinician must have excellent verbal and written skills required.

Knowledge of DSM5 criteria and ability to determine preliminary mental health diagnosis. The Mental Health Crisis Clinician must possess and maintain a valid TN driver's license and a safe driving record.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The right Social Worker or Counselor for the Mental Health Crisis Clinician position will assess adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency to determine mental health crisis needs and perform crisis intervention, telephone consultation, linkage with community resources, and pre-screening admissions of emergency hospital commitments.

The Mental Health Crisis Clinician will follow up to ensure appropriate service is available, use a telehealth system to provide some of these services, and display positive interactions and communication with community agencies as well as related 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. 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. ind123