Mental Health Crisis CoResponder

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services • Oak Ridge, TN

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Ridgeview, a not-for-profit community mental health center, is hiring a Master's-level Social Worker or Counselor for its ROADs (Road to Recovery) program at the Oak Ridge, Tennessee location. The role supports opioid abatement efforts and is embedded with a police department. The position combines ride-alongs, joining officers at scenes, and follow-up services for people experiencing mental health challenges or drug addiction who require a police response. The role provides on-site and office-based assessments for individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention, telephone consultation, community resource linkage, and prescreening for emergency hospital commitments. Unlicensed staff receive supervision toward LCSW or LPC-MHSP licensure. The position is regularly scheduled Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with some evening hours required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a mental health field.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW or LPC-MHSP licensure.
• Mandatory Prescreening Agent (MPA) credential or eligibility for MPA.
• Experience in crisis services.

Responsibilities

• Jointly respond with law enforcement to community issues involving mental health or substance use.
• Participate in ride-alongs, respond at scenes, and provide follow-up services to people struggling with mental health challenges or drug addiction who require a police response.
• Provide on-site and office-based assessments for individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies.
• Provide crisis intervention and telephone consultation.
• Link individuals with community resources.
• Conduct prescreening for emergency hospital commitments.
• Maintain positive interactions and communication with community agencies and participate in other public relations activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness plan.
• Student loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers, including LCSW, LPC-MHSP, and LMFT.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time