Outpatient Therapist Social Work or Counseling

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Long-term disability

Holiday pay

Paid vacation & sick leave

Life insurance

Wellness plan

NHSC loan repayment available

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an outpatient therapist (social work or counseling) to provide assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy with supervision for LCSW or LPC-MHSP licensure. Master’s degree required; join a team focused on recovery and holistic care.

The ideal candidate will build rapport, listen with empathy, maintain boundaries, and support families while pursuing licensure. Ridgeview offers comprehensive benefits and NHSC site loan repayment options.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Ability to deliver outpatient clinical services including assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy.
• Commitment to professional development and licensure progress toward LCSW or LPC-MHSP/licensure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient clinical services: assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy.
• Provide consultation with/coordination of other disciplines as needed.
• Support clients and families in recovery and evoke hope and change.

Skills

Empathic listening

Rapport building

Client rapport & care

Professional boundaries

Education

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

Job description

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, has an immediate opening for a social work or counseling Outpatient Therapist at our Oak Ridge, TN, location. This position is perfect for an early career therapist wanting to gain experience across a broad population range and receivesupervision for LCSW or LPC-MHSPlicensure.
Ridgeviewis 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"

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

JOB DUTIES
Responsible for the delivery of outpatient clinical services consisting of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including psychotherapy and consultation with other disciplines.

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 of 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
• 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.
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.