Job Information
LOCATION OF (4) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MIDDLE TENNESSEE MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, DAVIDSON COUNTY
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.
Qualifications
Overview
The Psychiatric Social Worker 1 provides psychiatric social work services, assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and facilitating therapy sessions. Works with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to address psychosocial challenges, coordinate aftercare services, and support patient recovery. This is the entry-working level classification in the Psychiatric Social Worker series. Employees in this role provide direct social work services, including individual, group, and family therapy, in various settings such as mental health facilities, correctional institutions, and substance use treatment programs. Unlike Psychiatric Social Worker 2, this role does not involve supervisory responsibilities but focuses on direct patient care and case management.
Responsibilities
1. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and develops individualized care plans.
2. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to address psychosocial challenges.
3. Facilitates discharge planning and connects patients with community resources.
4. Maintains detailed records, progress notes, and treatment summaries.
5. Evaluates patient needs, adjusts care plans, and resolves service delivery challenges.
6. Engages with families, courts, and external agencies to support patient care.
7. Works with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches.
8. Provides guidance to less experienced staff and stays updated on best practices.
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