Mental Health Crisis Co-Responder (Police Embedded)

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Jackson Square (TN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness Plan

Student loan repayment for qualified?

Zusammenfassung

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Master’s level Social Worker or Counselor for the ROADs Mental Health Crisis Co-Responder position. Regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 11am–7pm, embedded with the local police department.

The role supports opioid abatement efforts, with supervision available for paths toward LCSW or LPC-MHSP for unlicensed staff. Ridgeview emphasizes support and impact on community health.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in a mental health field is required.
• LCSW or LPC-MHSP preferred.
• Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) or MPA eligible preferred.
• Experience in Crisis Services preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license and have a safe driving record.
• Some evening hours required.

Aufgaben

• The ROADs Mental Health Co-Responder will be part of a joint effort between the Police Department and Ridgeview.
• The objective is a team of law enforcement and a mental health professional to respond to mental health or substance use issues with police involvement.
• The role includes ride-along, join-at-the-scene, and follow-up services for individuals needing a police response.
• Provide on-site and office-based assessments for psychiatric emergencies and crisis intervention.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Community liaison

Documentation

Evening hours availability

Valid TN driver's license

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in a mental health field

Jobbeschreibung

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Master’s level Social Worker or Counselor for the ROADs Mental Health Crisis Co-Responder position. Regular schedule is Monday–Friday, 11am–7pm, embedded with the local police department.

The role supports opioid abatement efforts, with supervision available for paths toward LCSW or LPC-MHSP for unlicensed staff. Ridgeview emphasizes support and impact on community health.