Outpatient Therapy Team Lead

RIDGEVIEW
, a not-for-profit community mental health center, has an immediate opening for an Outpatient Therapy Team Lead at our Jamestown, TN location.

The schedule will be 8am-5pm on weekdays.

This position is perfect for an early career social worker or counselor wanting to gain leadership experience while receiving supervision toward LCSW or LPC-MHSP licensure.

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"

Possession of Social Work, Psychology or Counseling Degree (Master’s level or above). Must be eligible for licensure by the State of TN to practice independently and pursuing that independent license. Position requires a minimum of four years experience working with clients suffering with mental illness and/or substance use issues and prefers a minimum of two years supervisory experience. Must be trained in providing trauma-informed treatment with willingness to apply a person-centered approach.

Team Lead must possess excellent interpersonal skills to work with people from differing backgrounds and cultures. Comfortable and competent using televideo equipment to provide mental health and substance use services.

This position provides leadership for the clinical components of the RCORP-BHS program and supervises the work of that clinical team. The role requires support of the Ridgeview Mission, Vision and Values. This role ensures oversight of casework, documentation, processes and professional issues of other members of the RCORP-BHS team, ensuring compliance with grant requirements. Provides screening and assessment, mental health and substance use treatment services, including the use of Mobile Telehealth Carts, to Pickett and Fentress Counties.

Engages in program outreach and recruitment, representing the RCORP-BHS program in the local community. A key focal point of this project is to expand rural telehealth portals for timely access to and treatment for behavioral health services. Coordinates warm hand-offs for both internal and external referrals. Facilitates multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and collaborates with other members of the RCORP-BHS program in task team meetings developed to improve clinical care.

Conduct individual, group, and family therapy services.

• 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 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

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. Student loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available including LCSW, LPC-MHSP, and LMFT.

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