CoLocation Behavioral Health Social Worker or Counselor

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Harriman (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Harriman, TN seeks a Co-Location Behavioral Health Clinician to deliver outpatient mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. The role includes in-person visits and telehealth coordination with county health departments.

You will work toward licensure (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or LMFT) with supervision and loan-repayment opportunities through NHSC programs, contributing to Ridgeview’s mission and service integration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• We provide supervision toward licensure as an LCSW (social work) or LPC-MHSP (counseling).
• Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site offering loan repayment eligibility.

Responsibilities

• The Co-Location Behavioral Health Clinician delivers outpatient clinical services including assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including mental health counseling and coordination with other disciplines.
• Provides clinical and consultation services in person and via telehealth; coordinates warm hand-offs for internal and external referrals.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and collaborates with County Health Departments to improve clinical care.

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling

Job description

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, is seekinga social work or counseling Co-Location Behavioral Health Clinician.

These positions are created by an exciting new partnership whose goal is to integrate therapists within Health Departments to meet people where they are. Each Co-Location Behavioral Health Clinician will be based out of one or more of the following Health Departments: Roane, Morgan, Campbell, Scott, or Anderson County.

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. We provide a growth environment and the resources you need to develop your career.

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. One Ridgeview!

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY

"Where life's complexities are met with hope"

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Co-Location Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for the delivery of outpatient clinical services which consist of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including mental health counseling and consultation with other disciplines; the provision of clinical and consultation services both in person and via telehealth; coordinating warm hand-offs for internal and external referrals; and building/ fostering collaborative relationships with County Health Departments. The Co-Location Behavioral Health Clinician participates in treatment team meetings and collaborates with administration in task team meetings developed to improve clinical care.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL

• Facilitate the awareness, growth, and psychological development of the client
• Build rapport with the client through empathic listening, caring, and warmth
• Be authentic, genuine, and transparent
• Play a significant role in resolving serious issues and conflicts within the family
• Encourage and motivate individuals to tackle their mental health and behavioral problems effectively
• Provide a safe environment and establish a warm, comfortable therapeutic culture
• Be a team player that develops professional consultative relationships with peers inside the Health Department, across Ridgeview, and within the community
• Work toward licensure as LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or LMFT if not already licensed

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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Long-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life Insurance and Wellness Plan
• 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.

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