Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has an opening for a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to serve out of the Putnam County UCHRA office. The Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) will provide counseling, support, and rehabilitation services to participants, focusing on mental health, substance abuse, and life skills to aid their reintegration into society and reduce recidivism.
Duties include:
- Completing clinical assessments on individuals referred/ accepted into rehabilitation services;
- Providing psychotherapy using a variety of clinical approaches in individual and group/ family sessions; continually monitoring clients’ behavior to assess progress and compliance with treatment program;
- Providing oversight for a variety of aftercare services such as case management, psychiatric services, alcohol and drug follow-up; and
- Various other clinical work tasks
- Attend weekly meetings with Clinical Supervisor (In-House) for staffing participant cases
- Secure clinical supervisor (off-site) supervision hours to work towards LCSW licensing
Qualifications:
- Experience in multiple theories and modalities related to mental health and substance use
- Detail-oriented and ability to multitask
- Ability to evaluate situations and make appropriate decisions
- Ability to counsel clients in clinical results – related areas
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid Tennessee driver’s license
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
The successful applicant will possess a master’s degree in social work or a related social science field. Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW) credential approved and granted by the State of Tennessee, or approval for licensure transfer from another state.
Interested applicants should complete an online application, found here, and/or submit a resume to careers@ucdd.org.
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