Recovery & Re-Entry Specialist - Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services

RIDGEVIEW Behavioral Health Services, a not-for-profit community mental health center headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a Full Time Bachelor’s Level Recovery & ReEntry Specialist to provide social services to individuals involved in the Anderson County justice system.

Training provided! Successful candidates will have a passion for serving clients and supporting Ridgeview’s mission of Hope, Healing, and Recovery through the provision of case management.

Ridgeview is currently offering a bonus program available after your successful 90 day orientation period in return for a one year service commitment. When you invest in us, we invest in 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

Bachelor’s degree in social services; good organization and time management skills; documented safe driving record; and the ability to work independently while interacting within a multidisciplinary team environment.  Two years of professional experience working with the co-occurring population &/or criminal justice system is preferred. Requires F endorsement on TN driver’s license (can be obtained after hire).

JOB DUTIES

The Recovery & Reentry Specialist is responsible for wrap-around care coordination services to program members and a full array of Alcohol and Drug/Co-occurring services; promoting and maintaining positive community referral practices with drug courts and supervised probation staff; and providing A/D group-work facilitation.  The Recovery & Reentry Specialist ensures clients are provided intensive services, including follow-through admissions, treatment, and discharge procedures for all targeted consumers.  

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.