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IPS Employment Specialist

Cherokee Health Systems·Knoxville, Tennessee

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Assist individuals with mental health conditions or disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive employment. Build relationships with employers to create job opportunities and provide one-on-one support for job applications and interview prep.

IPS Employment Specialist

Monday to Friday 8: 00am – 5:00pm (no weekends, nights, or major holidays)

Full-time (40/hour per week)

Locations available: Knoxville, TN, In-Person

Who we are

River Valley Health is a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center caring for over 70,000 patients across 13 counties in Tennessee. We provide integrated primary medical, behavioral, dental, optometry, and clinical pharmacy services through our nationally recognized integrated model of care. We are committed to serving our mission to care for all, regardless of ability to pay, through innovation, excellence, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

  • Help individuals with mental health conditions or disabilities find and maintain competitive employment.
  • Build relationships with employers to create job opportunities that match clients’ skills and interests.
  • Assist clients in job searching, applications, resume building, and interview preparation.
  • Work one-on-one with clients to identify strengths, work preferences, and career goals.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Will be required to complete initial IPS training.
  • Familiarity with the mental health services field is preferred.
  • Strong communication, problem solving, and networking skills.

Why Join Us

Be part of a nonprofit organization focused on community health that values your work/life balance.

Work with a dedicated team of professionals.

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive PTO package.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Job description subject to change.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the completion of initial IPS training. Familiarity with mental health services and strong communication skills are preferred.

  • high school
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Networking
  • Interview Preparation
  • Job Searching
  • Resume Building
  • Employer Relationship Building
  • Career Goal Identification

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Competitive PTO Package

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Posted
Jun 17, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Cherokee Health Systems

River Valley Health (RVH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides primary care, behavioral health, dental services, addiction services, optometry services, and more to people across Tennessee. We also provide telehealth and on-site services to students in more than...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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IPS Employment Specialist positions in Tennessee are typically tied to behavioral health and supported employment programs, so candidates with mental health service familiarity and strong communication skills can stand out. These roles are competitive because employers often look for people who can build trust with clients and complete initial IPS training quickly. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm the training timeline and how the comprehensive benefits package and PTO are described in the original posting.

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