Mental Health Crisis CoResponder

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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?

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Community liaison

Documentation

Evening hours availability

Valid TN driver's license

Education

Master’s Degree in a mental health field

Job description

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, is seeking a Master's level Social Worker or Counselor for the position of ROADs Mental Health Crisis Co-Responder at our Oak Ridge, TN, location. This Social Work or Counseling position will be part of the ROADs (Road to Recovery) program and play a key role in opioid abatement efforts. This position will be embedded with a police department and will be regularly scheduled Monday-Friday, 11am-7pm. For unlicensed staff, supervision is provided for paths leading to LCSW or LPC-MHSP.

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

• 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The ROADs Mental Health Co-Responder will be part of a joint effort between the Police Department and Ridgeview. The objective with this part of the program is to have a team comprised of law enforcement and a mental health professional to be able to jointly respond to issues in the community where there is a mental health or substance use component involved. This position will be a combination of ride-along, join-at-the-scene, and follow-up services for persons struggling with mental health and drug addiction who require a police response. The ROADs Mental Health Co-Responder will provide both on site and office-based assessments for individuals experiencing a psychiatric emergency. The ROADs Mental Health Co-Responder will provide crisis intervention, telephone consultation, linkage with community resources, and pre-screening admissions of emergency hospital commitments. The ROADs Mental Health Co-Responder will display positive interaction and communication with community agencies and other public relations activities.

BENEFITS

• 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 approved National Health Service Corp site.

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.