PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 1 - 07092026-79126

About the role

The Psychiatric Social Worker 1 provides psychiatric social work services, assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and facilitating therapy sessions. They work with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams to address psychosocial challenges, coordinate aftercare services, and support patient recovery.

Responsibilities

• Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and develops individualized care plans.
• Provides individual, group, and family therapy to address psychosocial challenges.
• Facilitates discharge planning and connects patients with community resources.
• Maintains detailed records, progress notes, and treatment summaries.
• Evaluates patient needs, adjusts care plans, and resolves service delivery challenges.
• Engages with families, courts, and external agencies to support patient care.
• Works with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches.
• Provides guidance to less experienced staff and stays updated on best practices.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree in social work from an accredited social work program approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Possession of a doctoral or Ph.D. in social work.
• 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.

Overview

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.

Pay

Salary (Monthly): $5,100.00 - $7,646.00
Salary (Annually): $61,200.00 - $91,752.00

Schedule

This is an on-site position.

Benefits

N/A

Skills

Psychosocial Assessment & Therapy Techniques
Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Regulatory Compliance & Patient Rights
Community Resources & Public Assistance Programs
Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Benefits

N/A

Location

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

Driver Standards

Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.