Peer Outreach Specialist for Veterans Suicide Prevention Program

About the role

RIDGEVIEW Behavioral Health Services, a nonprofit community mental health center, is seeking 5 Full Time Veterans Peer Outreach Specialists for the newly awarded SSGT Fox Suicide Prevention grant, known as Call Sign HOPE at Ridgeview. You will be part of the startup team for Call Sign HOPE and on the front lines of suicide prevention efforts for veterans in our area. Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, are valued and appreciated, and are proud of the impact they make toward improving people's lives. Our real job satisfaction comes from co-workers, clients, and carrying out Ridgeview's mission: HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY — "Where life's complexities are met with hope."

• Oak Ridge Outpatient Clinic — 1 position, 8am–5pm EST, serving Anderson County
• LaFollette Outpatient Clinic — 2 positions, 8am–5pm EST, serving Campbell, Scott, Union, and Claiborne Counties
• Jamestown Outpatient Clinic — 2 positions, 8am–5pm CST, serving Fentress, Pickett, Clay, Jackson, and Putnam Counties

Qualifications

• Must be a person in recovery with a high school diploma or GED at minimum
• If not already a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, must be qualified and willing to obtain Peer Specialist Certification within one year of hire
• Requires Tennessee driver's license and F endorsement (may be obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Veteran status / lived experience of serving in the military highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, baseline mental health screenings, and other supports to eligible veterans and their families
• Deliver peer support and assistance in meeting program objectives
• Co-facilitate support groups and adventure-based activities
• Conduct community educational QPR Gatekeeper Training
• Provide varying supports for program participants

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Retirement plan
• Long-Term Disability
• Holiday Pay
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Plan

Ridgeview is an approved National Health Service Corps site. Loan repayment for qualified behavioral health and primary health care providers is available.

Schedule

• Oak Ridge Outpatient Clinic: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST
• LaFollette Outpatient Clinic: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST
• Jamestown Outpatient Clinic: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm CST