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Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services

Residential Assistant

Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States, 37830

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RIDGEVIEW , a not‑for‑profit community mental health center in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a

Residential Assistant . We have three shifts open and need PRN backup.

Monday – 2nd shift (2:45 pm–11:00 pm), Friday – 1st shift (6:45 am–3:00 pm), Friday – 3rd shift (10:45 pm–7:00 am).

Shift differential is available for nights and weekends.

Full training will be provided.

This schedule can be broken up into multiple roles or combined into a single role for the right candidate.

Do you have the passion to make a difference in the lives of adults with severe and persistent mental illness in their home setting? Are you someone who can engage with clients and create an atmosphere of trust and love? We want you!

REQUIREMENTS

High school or GED.

Experience in residential facilities, mental health, or behavioral health preferred.

Valid Tennessee driver’s license and a safe driving record required.

JOB DUTIES This position is primarily responsible for the supervision and safety of all residents in a 10‑bed group home for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Residential assistants offer daily training to each resident on activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning and hygiene. RAs distribute medications and ensure that the home is maintained in the manner required by licensure.

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 a 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 a clean drug screen, background check and driving record.

Ridgeview has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel.

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