Veterans Suicide Prevention Grant Program Manager

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services; Jackson Square (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Vacation and Sick Leave

Life Insurance and Wellness Plan

NHSC site

Loan repayment

Job summary

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services seeks a Full Time Program Manager to lead the SSGT Fox SPGP/Call Sign HOPE grant startup team. The role focuses on suicide prevention for veterans in the service area, with responsibilities spanning outreach, case management, and team coordination.

You will supervise the HOPE team, align with Ridgeview’s mission, and ensure grant compliance while engaging with advisory councils and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (master’s preferred).
• If Bachelor's isn't in social sciences or mental health or lacks 15+ credits, relevant training will be provided after hire.
• Lived military experience/veteran status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for all components of the SSGT Fox SPGP/Call Sign HOPE Grant program.
• Supervises the team and coordinates outreach, case management, peer services, documentation, and processes.
• Engages in advisory council meetings and coordinates warm hand-offs for referrals.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Self-direction

Leadership

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s preferred

15+ credit hours in related courses

Job description

RIDGEVIEW Behavioral Health Services, a nonprofit community mental health center, is seeking a Full Time Program Manager for the newly awarded SSGT Fox Suicide Prevention grant, which will be known as Call Sign HOPE at Ridgeview. You will be part of the startup team for Call Sign HOPE and part of the hiring process to form your new team. As Program Manager, you will play a key ongoing role in suicide prevention for veterans in our area.

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. One Ridgeview!

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY
\"Where life's complexities are met with hope\"

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree required (master’s preferred). If Bachelor's isn't in social sciences or mental health (examples: counseling, psychology, social work, vocational rehabilitation) or does not include 15+ credit hours of related courses on transcript, then relevant training and supervision will be provided after hire. Lived military experience/veteran status preferred. Must maintain a valid TN driver's license and a safe driving record. The position requires a self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to be self-directed. Program Manager must possess excellent interpersonal skills with people from differing backgrounds and cultures.

JOB DUTIES

This position provides leadership for all components of the SSGT Fox SPGP/Call Sign HOPE Grant program and supervises the work of that team. The role requires support of Ridgeview’s Mission, Vision and Values. The Program Manager ensures oversight of outreach, case management, peer services (to include adventure-based activities), documentation, processes and professional issues of other members of the SSGT Fox SPGP/Call Sign HOPE team, ensuring compliance with grant requirements. Engages in program outreach and recruitment, representing the SSGT Fox SPGP/Call Sign HOPE program within the defined service area (Anderson, Campbell, Scott, Union, Claiborne, Fentress, Pickett, Putnam, Overton, Clay and Jackson Counties). Key focal points of this project are to prevent veteran suicide, assist veterans in accessing resources and supports, navigate the VA healthcare and benefits system, address stigma around help-seeking, assist veterans in rebuilding purpose, identity, and community post-service, and assist veterans to manage the cumulative stress of deployments, reintegration, and moral injury. This role will help coordinate warm hand-offs for both internal and external referrals as appropriate. Facilitate team meetings and collaborate with other members of Ridgeview’s multi-disciplinary teams. Conduct regular advisory council meetings.

BENEFITS

• 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.


• Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.

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.

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