Overnight Mental Health Crisis Clinician - Licensure Support

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation and Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Wellness Plan

Student loan repayment for qualified (

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Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN, is hiring for an Overnight Mental Health Crisis Clinician (full-time, 36 hrs/wk), Fri through Sun 8pm-8am. The role supports the 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team, conducting crisis assessments and providing telehealth as needed.

We offer supervision toward licensure (LCSW or LPC-MHSP), license reimbursements, professional membership, MPA designation on hire, and a supportive growth environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Must possess and maintain a valid TN driver's license and a safe driving record.
• LMSW/ Temporary LPC license or the ability to obtain one of these licenses within a 6 month time frame.
• New graduates will be considered and, if chosen, fully supported on the path to licensure.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required. Knowledge of DSM5 criteria and ability to determine preliminary mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Assess adults experiencing a psychiatric emergency to determine mental health crisis needs and perform crisis intervention, telephone consultation, linkage with community resources, and pre-screening admissions of emergency hospital commitments.
• Follow up to ensure appropriate service is available, use a telehealth system to provide some services, and display positive interactions with community agencies and related public relations activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

DSM-5 knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Counseling

Job description

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN, is hiring for an Overnight Mental Health Crisis Clinician (full-time, 36 hrs/wk), Fri through Sun 8pm-8am. The role supports the 24/7 Mobile Crisis Team, conducting crisis assessments and providing telehealth as needed.

We offer supervision toward licensure (LCSW or LPC-MHSP), license reimbursements, professional membership, MPA designation on hire, and a supportive growth environment.