PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 1 - 10082026-81740

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, DAVIDSON COUNTY

This position is located at Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute

This is an on-site position.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

1. Possession of a master's degree in social work from an accredited social work program approved by the Council on Social Work Education; 

OR

1. Possession of a doctoral or Ph.D. in social work;

OR

1. Possession of a current master of social work certificate or independent practitioner of social work license as set forth in 63-23-102 and 63-23-103.

The Psychiatric Social Worker 1 provides services to individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment. The role focuses on assessing patients' psychosocial needs, coordinating treatment and discharge planning, and helping patients connect with appropriate community resources, such as housing, outpatient mental health services, substance-use treatment, and benefits, helping facilitate a safe transition from inpatient treatment back into the community.

1. Conducting psychosocial assessments and gathering information about a patient's mental health, family, social, and environmental circumstances.

2. Participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams with psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, and other professionals.

3. Developing and monitoring treatment and discharge plans.

4. Providing psychoeducational and psychosocial groups.

5. Coordinating with families, community providers, agencies, and other systems of care.

6. Connecting patients with resources such as housing, outpatient mental-health services, substance-use treatment, benefits, transportation, and other supports.

7. Maintaining clinical documentation and case records in accordance with facility and state requirements.

8. Advocating for patients and helping facilitate a safe transition from inpatient treatment back into the community.

Competencies:

1. Ensures Accountability

2. Manages Complexity 

3. Decision Quality 

4. Communicates Effectively 

5. Plans and Aligns 

Knowledges:

1. Psychosocial Assessment & Therapy Techniques

2. Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatment

3. Regulatory Compliance & Patient Rights

4. Community Resources & Public Assistance Programs

5. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Skills:

1. Critical Thinking 

2. Judgment and Decision Making

3. Monitoring 

4. Coordination 

5. Speaking 

Abilities:

1. Problem Sensitivity 

2. Inductive Reasoning 

3. Speech Clarity 

4. Information Ordering 

5. Written Comprehension

1. Computer

2. Scanner/Printer/Fax/Copier

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

1. A valid driver's license
2. For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.