Peer Outreach Specialist for Veterans Suicide Prevention Program

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services • LaFollette, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

RIDGEVIEW Behavioral Health Services, a nonprofit community mental health center, is hiring five full-time Veterans Peer Outreach Specialists for its newly awarded SSGT Fox Suicide Prevention grant, called Call Sign HOPE at Ridgeview. Specialists will join the program’s startup team and support suicide prevention efforts for veterans in the area. Positions are based at outpatient clinics in Oak Ridge, LaFollette, and Jamestown, serving the counties specified in the posting. The role provides outreach, baseline mental health screenings, and other supports to eligible veterans and their families. Veteran status or lived experience serving in the military is preferred. Ridgeview describes its workplace as one where staff are valued and appreciated and can contribute to improving people’s lives.

Requirements

• Must be a person in recovery.
• High school diploma or GED at minimum.
• If not already a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, must be qualified and willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire.
• Tennessee driver’s license and F endorsement; the F endorsement may be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran status or lived experience serving in the military is highly preferred.
• Existing Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach to eligible veterans and their families.
• Conduct baseline mental health screenings.
• Provide peer support and other supports for program participants.
• Assist in meeting program objectives.
• Co-facilitate support groups and adventure-based activities.
• Provide community QPR Gatekeeper Training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Holiday pay.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness Plan.
• Loan repayment may be available for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED