PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER 2 - 12272025-73944

Job Information

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

Working Title: SOTA Field Coordinator

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/mentalhealth/documents/TN_SOTA_Field_Coordinator_Responsibilities.pdf

This position is designed as Hybrid (In office and Remote).

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

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must possess one or more of the following conditions at the time of appointment and must be maintained during employment in the Psychiatric Social Worker 2 classification as set forth in Tennessee Code Annotated 63-23:

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

2. Possession of a doctorate or Ph.D. in social work; or

3. 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

The Psychiatric Social Worker 2 supervises psychiatric social work staff while providing direct social services to individuals with psychosocial challenges. Oversees case management, therapy, and aftercare coordination, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while supporting patient recovery and reintegration. This is the first supervisory level in the Psychiatric Social Worker series. Employees in this role manage a small team of social workers while continuing to provide direct patient care. Unlike Psychiatric Social Worker 1, this role includes supervisory responsibilities, staff training, and complex case management. Unlike the Social Services Director, this role does not oversee hospital-wide psychiatric social work programs.

Responsibilities

1. Assigns, trains, and evaluates psychiatric social workers to ensure service quality.

2. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments and develops individualized care plans.

3. Provides individual, group, and family therapy to address psychosocial challenges.

4. Facilitates discharge planning and connects patients with community resources.

5. Maintains detailed records, progress notes, and treatment summaries.

6. Evaluates patient needs, adjusts care plans, and resolves service delivery challenges.

7. Engages with families, courts, and external agencies to support patient care.

8. Works with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Ensures Accountability
2. Manages Complexity
3. Decision Quality
4. Builds Effective Teams
5. Communicates Effectively

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

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Scanner/Printer/Fax/Copier

TN Driver Standards

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

• A valid driver's license
• 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.