School Social Worker Therapist

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services • LaFollette, TN

23d • 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 Campbell 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. Do you have a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling? Want to work as an outpatient therapist with children and adolescents? We want you! What can we offer? Year round school based role Monday-Friday schedule Clinical supervision to assist you on your path to licensure for LCSW or LPC-MHSP All tests and license fees will be paid for- we want you to succeed! Already have your license? Talk to us about a Team Lead role! Ridgeview has been named a 2025 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. HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY "Where life's complexities are met with hope"

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)
• Training and education regarding childhood mental health and trauma-informed behavior responses in the classroom will also be incorporated in the consultation to assist the teachers in promoting a healthy teaching environment
• Provide psycho-educational groups and other support as needed to youth identified by teachers and/or 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
• Facilitate the awareness, growth, and psychological development of the client
• Build rapport with the client through empathic listening, caring, and warmth
• Play a significant role of 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 and Wellness Plan
• Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available once you are licensed.

What This Job Offers

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