Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, has an immediate opening for a full-time (school year only) Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist. The position is primarily located in Anderson County but is split among various locations.

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

RE staff want to work, where staff are valued and appreciated, and 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, numa and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.

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Bachelor’s degree in a mental health/social science discipline and one year experience in early intervention/substance abuse counseling preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Demonstrate competency in working with children and adolescents (ages 12‑18 years), familiarity with and/or experience in school setting helpful; individual and group therapy skills required.

The TN Prevention Network (TPN) Prevention Specialist is responsible for the implementation and ongoing operation of the Amazing Discoveries school‑based verkrijgbaar, as they are defined and funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. This program provides the evidence‑based Too Good for Drugs curriculum in middle and high schools in Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane and Scott Counties.

This position reports to the Director of C&Y Services for programmatic and clinical supervision and consists of: presentation of classroom programming based on Too Good for Drugs curriculum guidelines, adventure‑based counseling, and networking and referral to community resources. Position will be required to maintain a positive working relationship with school systems and other community service agencies.

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 loyment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.