Ridgeview Psychiatric Hosp Ctr

Supported Employment Specialist with Training Provided for New Grads

4 days ago

PayCompetitive
LocationOak Ridge/Tennessee
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

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      RIDGEVIEW Behavioral Health Services, a non profit community mental health center, has an immediate opening for a Full Time Bachelor's Level Supported Employment Specialist to provide employment-related social services at our Oak Ridge, TN, location. You will function as a career coach for individuals who have experienced mental health and/or substance abuse issues that have impacted their employment, making a difference in everyday lives.

      Do you enjoy functioning as part of a cohesive team? Are you about to graduate with a degree in a Social Services field such as social work, psychology, or sociology? Or maybe you have experience as a case manager or job coach? We want to talk with you!

      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.

      HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY
      "Where life's complexities are met with hope"

      REQUIREMENTS

      IPS (Individual Placement & Support) Employment and Education Specialists have

      • Bachelor's or Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field of study

      or

      • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in another field and two (2) or more years of experience in education, social work, human resources, healthcare, or disability related field


      JOB DUTIES

      The Supported Employment Specialist develops supported employment and/or supported education opportunities with persons with substance use disorders, mental illness, and/or co-occurring disorders by participating in an integrated care setting and providing ongoing educational and employment supports.

      BENEFITS

      Ridgeview offers a full line of benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long-Term Disability, Holiday Pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Life Insurance and Wellness Plan. Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corp site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.

      Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Ridgeview conducts Background Checks, Motor Vehicle Records, License/Degree Verification, and Drug Screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.

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