School Social Worker Therapist

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services - Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Oak Ridge, TN

Hospitals

About the position

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center specializing in social work, counseling, and therapy, has expanded our existing School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison program. We have an immediate opening for a School-Based Behavioral Health Liaison (basically, Outpatient Therapist) to be embedded in Anderson County Schools. This is a year round position where you will deliver direct therapy to students and coach staff on engaging students with behavioral health needs. Ridgeview has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, which is a testament to our staff who unite behind the idea of One Ridgeview. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face consultation with classroom teachers to assist them in creating positive, trauma-informed classroom environments.
• Enhance the learning environment for children at risk of developing an emotional/behavioral problem or substance use disorder.
• Provide training and education regarding childhood mental health and trauma-informed behavior responses in the classroom.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups and other support as needed to youth identified by teachers and/or other school officials.
• Provide liaison support between the family and the school.
• Assist parents and youth with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and with trauma-informed support plans.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling.
• Experience with children and/or adolescents, especially in a social work or therapy/counseling capacity, preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in creating positive, trauma-informed classroom environments.
• Skills in building rapport with clients through empathic listening, caring, and warmth.
• Ability to encourage and motivate individuals to tackle their mental health and behavioral problems effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Long-Term Disability.
• Holiday Pay.
• Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Life Insurance.
• Wellness Plan.
• Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers once licensed.