Outpatient Therapist Social Work or Counseling

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Wellness Plan

Holiday Pay

Vacation and Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an outpatient therapist in the social work or counseling track. The role involves delivering outpatient clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis and psychotherapy, with supervision toward licensure.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree and is motivated to grow across a broad population, with opportunities to consult with other disciplines and support families and individuals on their recovery journey at Ridgeview.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Current licensure or eligibility for LCSW/LPC-MHSP/LMFT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient clinical services including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including psychotherapy and consultation with other disciplines.
• Provide psychotherapy and consult with other disciplines.

Skills

Empathic listening

Rapport building

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.