Mental Health Crisis CoResponder

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, L

Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vac

Job summary

Ridgeview is seeking a Master's level Social Worker or Counselor for the ROADs Mental Health Co-Responder position in Oak Ridge, TN. The role is embedded with the Police Department and supports crisis intervention, on-site and office-based assessments, and linkage to resources.

The program collaborates with law enforcement to provide joint response to mental health and substance use situations, with some evening hours required and supervision pathways toward licensure for unlicensed staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a mental health field is required.
• LCSW or LPC-MHSP preferred.
• Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) or eligible preferred.
• Experience in Crisis Services preferred.

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 community issues with mental health or substance use components.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Community liaison

Education

Master’s Degree in a mental health field

LCSW/LPC-MHSP preferred

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.