What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Mental Health Assistant position at Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services?
RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental and behavioral health center, has an immediate opening for a PSR Program Assistant for our Oneida,TN, social services location. This direct care position provides the motivated applicant an opportunity to work on skills development with adults experiencing mental health and behavioral concerns in the context of a weekday social services program. While experience or education is helpful, training will be provided for the right candidate.
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"
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Experience working with persons who are severely and persistently mentally ill preferred. Computer proficiency preferred, particularly in Excel and with the capability of learning our electronic health record. Other preferred, but not required, skills include group leadership, food service, teaching practical food service skills, and providing corresponding documentation. Valid Tennessee driver’s license and safe driving record required.
Job Responsibilities
This position is primarily responsible for providing transportation to members not served by public transportation and/or for program activities and food service. The position is also responsible for providing assistance to consumers with daily recreational and therapeutic activities; responsible for direct involvement with members in individual and group projects or activities based on individual treatment goals; responsible for knowledge and carry-through of overall program goals in his/her respective county as directed by the Program Coordinator.
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.
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"
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required. Experience working with persons who are severely and persistently mentally ill preferred. Computer proficiency preferred, particularly in Excel and with the capability of learning our electronic health record. Other preferred, but not required, skills include group leadership, food service, teaching practical food service skills, and providing corresponding documentation. Valid Tennessee driver’s license and safe driving record required.
Job Responsibilities
This position is primarily responsible for providing transportation to members not served by public transportation and/or for program activities and food service. The position is also responsible for providing assistance to consumers with daily recreational and therapeutic activities; responsible for direct involvement with members in individual and group projects or activities based on individual treatment goals; responsible for knowledge and carry-through of overall program goals in his/her respective county as directed by the Program Coordinator.
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.