Overnight Mental Health Crisis Clinician Licensure Support

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; 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

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks an Overnight Mental Health Crisis Clinician for 36 hours per week (8pm–8am, Fri–Sun) or a weekend days option (Sat–Sun, 8am–8pm). Aimed at night-owl professionals, this role supports a 24/7 mobile crisis team with supervision toward licensure.

Candidate must have a master’s in social work, psychology, or counseling, a TN driver’s license, and licensure progression (LMSW/LPC-MHSP) within 6 months.

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 ability to obtain within 6 months to progress to LCSW / LPC-MHSP.
• New graduates considered and fully supported on the path to licensure.
• Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) designation upon hire or upon obtaining license; training provided.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 criteria and ability to determine preliminary mental health diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Assess adults experiencing psychiatric emergencies to determine crisis needs and perform crisis intervention.
• Conduct telephone consultations and linkage with community resources.
• Pre-screening admissions of emergency hospital commitments.
• Follow up to ensure appropriate service is available; utilize telehealth for some services.
• Demonstrate positive interactions and communications with community agencies and related public relations activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

DSM-5 knowledge

Licensure progression

Education

Master's degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Job description

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services in Oak Ridge, TN, seeks an Overnight Mental Health Crisis Clinician for 36 hours per week (8pm–8am, Fri–Sun) or a weekend days option (Sat–Sun, 8am–8pm). Aimed at night-owl professionals, this role supports a 24/7 mobile crisis team with supervision toward licensure.

Candidate must have a master’s in social work, psychology, or counseling, a TN driver’s license, and licensure progression (LMSW/LPC-MHSP) within 6 months.