School Social Worker Therapist

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services • Oak Ridge, TN

11d • Onsite

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. We are looking for individuals with a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling who want to work as an outpatient therapist with children and adolescents. Ridgeview has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, reflecting our staff's dedication to our mission. We value our staff, appreciate their contributions, and are proud of the impact we make on improving people's lives.

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, but we will work with the right candidate.

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, or with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
• Provide training and education regarding childhood mental health and trauma-informed behavior responses in the classroom to assist teachers in promoting a healthy teaching environment.
• Provide 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.
• When invited, assist parents and youth with the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process and with trauma-informed support plans.
• Draw on social work and counseling skills.
• Facilitate the awareness, growth, and psychological development of the client.
• Build rapport with the client through empathic listening, caring, and warmth.
• Be authentic, genuine, and transparent.
• Play a significant role in resolving serious issues and conflicts within the family.
• Encourage and motivate individuals to tackle their mental health and behavioral problems effectively.
• Provide a safe environment and establish a warm, comfortable therapeutic culture.
• Work toward licensure as LCSW, LPC-MHSP, or LMFT if not already licensed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Long-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan
• Clinical supervision to assist you on your path to licensure for LCSW or LPC-MHSP
• All tests and license fees will be paid for

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level