Job Postings

Click on the job title below for a complete job description and contact information.

LINKS TO OTHER LOCAL JOB POSTING SITES

If you want to move to DC follow the DC government link below to "Employment Opportunities" and "View Job Postings"

→Facilitator, Strengthening Families Program (SFP)

POSTING NUMBER: 07110866 THERE ARE 8 POSITIONS OPEN FOR THIS JOB.

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Prevention & Education Services OFFICE LOCATION: Bristol, Damascus and Meadowview Areas

STATUS: Part-time, regular SCHEDULE: 4-8 hours per week – 1-2 nights per week

DUTIES: Planning, preparation, and direct service of the specific component of the SFP curricula, assist with group facilitation for the family component of SFP programs, attend and participate in staff meetings, planning meetings and trainings, assist with publicity, public relations and recruitment needs for the SFP programs, and complete group documentation, participant evaluation and other relevant paperwork as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma/GED.

Please submit an application and resume to Nancy Edwards, Human Resources Specialist at nedwards@highlandscsb.org or fax to 276-669-9093.

Posted 7-15-08

→Prevention Specialist POSTING NUMBER: 07110865

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Prevention & Education Services OFFICE LOCATION: Bristol, VA

STATUS: Full-time, regular SCHEDULE: 40 hrs/week

DUTIES: Provides consultations and educational activities to individuals, organizations, and agencies involved with prevention issues and activities, and provides training and prevention programs to local school systems. Maintains prevention resource files, provides drug education programs and seminars, assists in the coordination and planning of social and recreational events, provides supports groups for children and youth in six to twelve week programs, and coordinates and/or participates in community youth advocacy groups.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with one year related experience required.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Center for Behavioral Health offers a competitive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability and pension.

Please submit an application and resume to Nancy Edwards, Human Resources Specialist at nedwards@highlandscsb.org or fax to 276-669-9093.

Posted 7-15-08

→Children’s Care Coordinator. Posting number 07140867. DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Children’s Care Coordination Services

OFFICE LOCATION: Oakview Avenue, Bristol VA

STATUS: Full-time, regular SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week

DUTIES: Provides interventions to families through education about mental illness, behavior management training and other intervention strategies; coordinates services for children receiving other children’s intensive services; facilitates community treatment teams; develops and maintains case documentation; provides consultation and coordinates educational activities to individuals and organizations; assumes an advocacy role in negotiating services for SED children and adolescents; and transports consumers and their families.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in human services field with one (1) year clinical experience.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Center for Behavioral Health offers a competitive benefit package to include: health, dental, vision, short-term disability and pension.

Please submit an application and resume to Nancy Edwards, Human Resources Specialist at nedwards@highlandscsb.org or fax to 276-669-9093.

Posted 7-15-08

→Triage Specialist DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Psychiatric Services DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: Rick Phillips

OFFICE LOCATION: Abingdon, VA STATUS: Full-time, regular SCHEDULE: 40 hrs/week

POSTING NUMBER: 06180860

DUTIES: Conducts interviews to complete to complete a comprehensive clinical assessment to determine consumer’s mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis, makes appropriate referrals to providers within the agency and/or the community, ensures that documentation meets Highlands Center for Behavioral Health (HCBH) policies and procedures, HIPAA, DMHMRSAS, Licensure and Medicaid standards, provides professional consultation and education to community agencies, industries, schools, groups and individuals, provides documentation to courts related to court ordered consumer’s treatment, participates as a team member in Access Unit program planning, development and evaluation, participates in the operation of the HCBH Disaster Response Team, and aids the Triage Coordinator and/or Psychiatric Services Department Director with other duties as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Mental Health Provider (LPC or LCSW) with a minimum five years experience in mental health.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Center for Behavioral Health offers a competitive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, STD and pension.

Please submit an application and resume to Nancy Edwards, Human Resources Specialist at nedwards@highlandscsb.org or fax to 276-669-9093. EOE/M/F/H/V

posted 6-29-08

→High School Day Treatment Counselor II/School-Based POSTING NUMBER: 06190861

Four (4) positions available

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Children’s Services

OFFICE LOCATION: Abingdon VA and Bristol VA

STATUS: Full-time, regular SCHEDULE: 40 hrs/week

DUTIES: Provides school-based intervention services to high school students, focusing on behavior management, academic improvement, and life skill development. Services provided may include: individual/group counseling, crisis intervention, skill training, behavior modification, and family support. Counselor will serve as liaison between student(s) and school personnel.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree required/Masters Degree preferred in Human Services or related field and one year clinical experience.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Center for Behavioral Health offers a competitive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, STD, and pension.

Please submit an application and resume to Nancy Edwards, Human Resources Specialist at nedwards@highlandscsb.org or fax to 276-669-9093. EOE/M/F/H/V

→Student Assistance Counselor POSTING NUMBER: 06190862 Three (3) positions available

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Children’s Services

OFFICE LOCATION: Abingdon VA and Bristol VA

STATUS: Full-time, regular SCHEDULE: 40 hrs/week

DUTIES: Provides school-based mental health services to adolescents. Counselor will complete assessments upon initial referral, provide counseling, crisis intervention, conflict mediation, and/or monitor, link, and coordinate appropriate services as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree in Human Services or related field and three years clinical experience.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Center for Behavioral Health offers a competitive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, STD, and pension.

Please submit an application and resume to Nancy Edwards, Human Resources Specialist at nedwards@highlandscsb.org or fax to 276-669-9093. EOE/M/F/H/V

Posted 6-29-08

→Social Services Assistant Director at Holston Manor Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Facility. 204 Bed facility located 3641 Memorial Blvd Kingsport, TN. Need BSW or MSW to serve as second social worker in fast paced environment. Applicants must possess skills/traits of conflict resolution, empathy, problem solving, case management, and counseling for families and residents. Must be able to handle high levels of stress and have great attention to detail in both written and verbal communication. Must be able to work independently and with co-workers to provide highest quality of care for residents. Anyone interested please contact Marsha Blevins, MSW Director of Social Services for Holston Manor 423-246-2411.

Posted 6-29-08

→Various Social Work Positions at Free Will Baptist Family Ministries.

Utilization Director with good understanding of DCS/DSS programs. Liaison between referral sources and agency. Main objective to increase over all utilization for agency. Analyzes utilization trends and patterns. Assures compliance with federal, state, CARF, other regulatory agencies. Requires BS in social service or related field, 3-5 years of previous utilization/marketing experience.

Case Managers and Family Specialists to provide case management services to youth and families in all counties of NE TN including Knox County, Morristown. Requires, BS in Social Service with 1 or more years experience in related field.

Case Managers provide case management services to youth and families in residential group home, Bristol VA. Requires, BS in Social Service with 1 or more years experience in related field.

Overnight Awake staff needed to work with teenagers in residential treatment program in Greeneville TN and Bristol VA. Night shift 7 on / 7 off. Requires HSD or GED with 1 or more years experience in related field.

House Parents for teenagers. Agency has openings in Greeneville TN & Bristol VA. Beautiful homes with Compensation based on a 7/7 or 14/7 schedule. Requires HSD or GED with 1 or more years experience in related field. Agency helps portion of moving expenses and other provisions discussed and approved at the time of hire.

All Applicants are subject to finger printing, background check and drug screen. Agency offers competitive salaries, health, life, ST LT disability, retirement plan. Paid time off and holidays for eligible positions.

Submit application at www.fwbfm.com

AND resume to HR, FWBFM, 90 Stanley Lane, Greeneville TN 37743. Or email to scloyd@fwbfm.com / fax 423 639 5083.

Suzy Cloyd

Director of Human Resources

Assistant to the President and CEO

Free Will Baptist Family Ministries, Inc.

voice 423 278 1573

fax 423 639 5083

email scloyd@fwbfm.com

→Outpatient Therapist, Licensed DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Outpatient Services DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: Rebecca Holmes

OFFICE LOCATION: The Campus, Abingdon VA STATUS: Full-time SCHEDULE: 40 hrs/week

DUTIES: Provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy to adult, child and adolescent consumers and their families, assesses mental health and substance abuse (MH/SA) needs for persons requesting services, and designs/implements programs to meet those service needs, conducts intake interviews, performs clinical assessments, and develops/implements appropriate individualized treatment plans, provides emergency crisis interventions, provides professional consultation and education to community agencies, industries, schools, groups, and individuals, participates as a team member and/or project manager in outpatient program planning, development, and evaluation, participates in the HCS Home Recovery Crisis Stabilization Program, and attends staff meetings as scheduled.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in human services and Virginia license (LPC or LCSW).

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Center for Behavioral Health offers a competitive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, STD and pension.

Please submit an application and resume to Nancy Edwards, Human Resources Specialist at nedwards@highlandscsb.org or fax to 276-669-9093.

DUTIES: This individual will provide treatment and outreach to professional students on a law school campus. General duties include intake assessment, individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach, and consultation with faculty and staff as necessary. This individual is responsible for completing and maintaining necessary documentation of assessments, treatment plans, therapy sessions and formal written reports. This individual will participate in staff meetings and professional committees as assigned and may provide faculty and staff training. This individual will provide academic assessments and evaluations for students and will provide referrals to professional resources and services as necessary. This individual must establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, students and other constituents of the Law School.

QUALIFICATIONS: This individual must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Qualified applicants should hold a Master's degree in Counseling, and an ability to conduct psycho-educational assessments is preferred. Experience is required. The completion of a supervised internship or work equivalent experience in a university counseling center or related professional setting is acceptable. This individual must possess an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, work independently, possess a knowledge of contemporary university mental health issues and multicultural competence.

Please, mail cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation to: Ms. Jina Sauls, Director of Personnel, at P.O. Box 2825; Grundy, Virginia 24614. Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The Appalachian School of Law is an AA/EEO employer.

→Full and Part time/PRN BSW’s

FULL TIME and PRN/PT BSW Care Manager positions open. Description: Under supervision of the Community Ties Care Management Regional Manager, this position provides comprehensive care management for elderly and/or disabled individuals to improve quality of life and maintain the highest possible ability to function within the community. Minimum Requirements: Experience in working with the elderly and/or disabled individuals, desired. At least one (1) year of care management experience, preferred. Must have successfully completed an accredited social work program with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Current CPR certification. Responsibilities: Facilitates client access to community resources, including locating recreational activities, housing, food, clothing, and health related services. Assists client to develop natural resources and make contact with social support networks. Coordinates and monitors services, including comprehensively tracking of clients’ activities in relation to the individualized care plan, maintains comprehensive client files. Identifies and provides emergency crisis services, as necessary; makes immediate clinical assessments and responds according to accepted crisis intervention methods and techniques. Assesses clients, evaluates effectiveness of individual care plans and progress made by the client, participates in client treatment planning and coordinates with client care providers. Performs monthly client home visits. Coordinates, participates and documents weekly multidisciplinary case reviews. Telecommutes with primary office, supervisor and colleagues. Attends quarterly staff meetings and provider meetings. Coordinates care with our Registered Nurses, as needed. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and superior organizational abilities. Must have experience with Microsoft word and excel. Positions in Greene/Washington and Unicoi Counties. Company pays for drive time and has mileage reimbursement. Full Time position has complete benefits package available. Please fax a cover letter and resume to 888-661-4505 Attn: Regional Manager

Posted 7-3-08

→Several jobs at Highland Community Services in Bristol, Virginia. Both master's and bachelor's level.

Open Until Filled
(Posted 4/3/08)

College of Medicine – Department of Family Medicine – Research Division – TIPS Project Coordinator – Level 8 – 923610. Position available June 3, 2008 and is contingent upon Grant Funding. Essential Functions: Responsible to the Primary Investigator and Practice Center Directors for overseeing a large prenatal smoking cessation intervention project impacting Northeast Tennessee prenatal patients. Will be responsible for training and overseeing case managers and research assistants, developing and conducting smoking cessation trainings and workshops, networking with area health care providers and community groups, coordinating specific projects relating to smoking cessation education, intervention and evaluation, and supervising research participant interviews and data collection. Will be responsible for managing project budget, tracking all project related activities, maintaining data bases, and generating regular reports. Will have frequent contact with prenatal care providers across the region to coordinate provider training and ensure that project objectives are being met. Will perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Health or related field, and at least two years of work experience in a clinical research setting. Management experience preferred. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and superior organizational abilities. Experience with word processing, presentation and data base management software is essential. Must have a valid drivers license and a vehicle for some local travel. Submit ETSU application to Office of Human Resources, ETSU, Box 70564, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707.

posted 5-1-08

→Case Manager, BSW or MSW

Open Until Filled
(Posted 4/15/08)

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Family Medicine – Case Manager – Level 6 - 923600. Position contingent upon grant funding Essential functions: Responsible to the Primary Investigator and Project Coordinator for providing support services and education for prenatal patients. Will provide assistance to expectant mothers and families, especially in the areas of smoking cessation and social and mental health needs, and will help link patients with community resources. Will conduct patient interviews, track patients and services, and maintain databases. Will be responsible for data collection and collaboration with hospital staff and obstetric providers. Will also have responsibility for development and implementation of community education initiatives. Will collaborate with others and perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Health or related field, and two years work experience in social service provision or in a clinical research setting. Must have knowledge of smoking cessation methods and of community resources for pregnant women. Must have experience with word processing and data base management software. Must have a valid driver’s license and a vehicle for some local travel. Submit ETSU application to the Office of Human Resources, ETSU, Box 70564, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707.

posted 5-1-08

→VA at Mountain Home, Johnson City, TN has several current social work openings. See the listings at the website below (go to the job search window and put in "mountain home" in parentheses and you will get all jobs listed for mountain home) The local POC at Human Resources is Ms. Donna Stanton at (423) 926-1171, ext. 2644.

http://www.vacareers.va.gov/index.cfm

Posted 4-21-08

→Part time Master's level therapist. Senior Life Solutions at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. 24-30 hours per week. No nights or weekends. Apply at www.jmh.org or call J.M.H. at 276-676-7121.

Posted 3-31-08

→CHILD & FAMILY SPECIALIST Holston U. M. Home for Children, a fully licensed family and children services agency with national accreditation has immediate full-time opening in the Johnson City area.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in social services and experience working with children and adolescents. Prefer experience in case management and treatment services.

Responsibilities include providing both case management and treatment services to youth.

Competitive salary and benefits. Minimum salary is $26,500 with additional added for BSW, MSW, and experience in similar setting.

If you have questions, please contact Kathy Hoard, Director of Human Resources, at 423-787-8748. Send resume to Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, TN 37744, fax to 423-638-7171, or e-mail kathyhoard@holstonhome.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.

posted 3-27-08

→MSW Harmony Adoptions will be hiring in the Johnson City area for therapists for the ASAP program- Adoption Support and Preservation. They are looking for MSW graduates to do in-home individual and family therapy for adoptive families and children. Anyone interested should contact Robert Morgan for further information at rmorgan@harmony.cc

posted March 26, 2008

→MSW Frontier Health Mobile Crisis Response Team

Agency: Frontier Health

Contact: Kelly Haught

Opportunity: Crisis Therapist

Description: To provide assessment and disposition for consumers who are experiencing mental health or substance abuse crisis in the eight counties of upper Northeast Tennessee.

Hours: This program is in operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

Current Opportunity: Fulltime/ PRN, as needed; as few or many shifts as you choose. Flexible schedules available.

Qualifications: CMSW preferable, Master of Social Work, License eligible Counselor, or social service field, valid driver’s license.

To apply: Contact Kelly (423)979-7474 access application at www.frontierhealth.org .

Posted 3-20-08

→Job Title: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute Position no #00094

Job Duties/Qualifications: Clinical Social Worker to work with our Adolescent population in an inpatient setting. A top candidate would be a highly skilled clinician who has experience working with consumers in acute crisis and have persistent mental illness and behavior disorders. Prefer experience working in inpatient psychiatric facility with acutely mentally ill patients. Prefer experience in clinical social work, therapeutic counseling, conducting psychosocial assessments and discharge planning. Prefer knowledge and experience in implementing psychiatric rehabilitation technology. Prefer MSW. We offer supervision toward licensure and other training opportunities. Candidates with an MSW who meet other required criteria could qualify for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corp. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address factors related to the position to receive full consideration and to submit a complete state application. EOE

Education: Graduation from an accredited school or university with preference in advanced course work in social work; MSW Preferred. Prefer LCSW.

Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications

To Access the State Application visit our website: GOTOBUTTON BM_1_ http://www.swvmhi.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/ or visit our new Recruitment Management System (RMS) Website at: http://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov We are accepting applications only through the RMS System

Contact Kim Sayers Phone No. 276-783-1204 Fax No. 276-783-0844 WEB: www.swvmhi.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

→Counselors, Therapists, and Case Managers, FT. Hiring multiple counselors and Therapists due to contract growth. Will be working with families in their homes. Excellent comp packet which includes salary, overtime, med, dental, 401K, EAP, vacation, sick, holidays, mileage reimb, cell phone, flexible schedule, annual merit and cost of living raises, and some oncall. Bachelors and Masters In Psych/SW. Fax Resume to Camelot Care Centers, Inc. at 423-392-0882 by Thurs 2/22. EEOC.

to provide on the job training to persons with disabilities.* Competitive wages* Flexible hours

If interested in learning more, please contact one of the following in your area:

INTERPROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces openings for the 2008 – 2009 academic year of its Interprofessional Fellowship Program in Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Oriented Services for veterans with serious mental illness. The Fellowship Program is a state-of-the-art, clinical training program that focuses on the theory and practice of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery. Individualized, mentored clinical and research training is combined with a curriculum that emphasizes a comprehensive psychosocial rehabilitation approach to service delivery, education, and implementing change in a mental health care setting. Fellows will work with veterans with serious mental illnesses and receive training in delivering a range of evidence-based practices. The purpose of the Interprofessional Fellowship Program is to develop future mental health leaders with vision, knowledge, and commitment to transform mental health care systems in the 21st century by emphasizing functional capability, rehabilitation, and recovery. The Fellowship Program is offered at seven VA sites.

Applications are solicited across a range of disciplines (including social work, psychology, psychiatry, nursing, vocational rehabilitation, and occupational therapy). The fellowship is either full or half time for social work and all social work fellows must be graduates of accredited masters or doctoral programs in social work. All fellows must be U.S. citizens. Stipends are competitive and are based on location and discipline. Full time fellows are eligible for health and life insurance benefits. All fellows earn leave and are entitled to Federal holidays.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed at each site until all positions are filled. Application requirements and specifications may differ across sites, so please contact the Fellowship Director at each site of interest.

SERVICE & LOCATION: Readjustment Counseling Service, Vet Center, Knoxville, TN

HOW TO APPLY:Submit VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations (http://www.va.gov/vaforms/) and OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment (http://www.opm.gov/Forms/html/of.asp), and DD 214 (if claiming veterans' preference) and a copy of college transcripts to be received by the closing date of the announcement. Application packets should be mailed to: James H. Quillen VAMC, Human Resources (05), PO Box 4000, Mountain Home, TN 37684.

Statements concerning qualifications are subject to verification. Exaggeration or misstatement may be cause for your disqualification or later removal from service. Failure to provide clear and detailed answers to each factor (KSAO) may result in an ineligible rating.

Applicants who do not submit the required items will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide documentation/proof of claimed qualifications, education, and veterans’ preference. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information if their applications are incomplete or inadequate.

TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICE HAS AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON WITH A MASTER’S IN SOCIAL WORK AND FIVE (5) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INVOLVED WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM CURRENTLY THERE ARE JOB OPENINGS FOR THE UPPER CUMBERLAND AREA (CROSSVILLE AREA) AND EAST TENNESSEE (MORRISTOWN AREA)

If you have the required knowledge, experience and dedication to improving social work practice within the Department of Children’s Service please visit the MTSU website at mtsu.edu and follow links to job opening for “MSW Supervisory Specialists” or contact Landra Orr at (615) 494-7776 for more information.

Recruiting for Clinical Social Workers at SWVMHI

I wanted to let you all know that SWVMHI has just become a loan repayment site in Virginia for Clinical Social Workers. We are currently seeking Clinical Social Workers on the Admissions, Adolescent, and the Extended Rehabilitation Units as well as a Clinical Social Work Supervisor on Admissions. Please pass this information along to anyone you think might benefit from the loan repayment program.
Dynamic consumer, team oriented psychiatric hospital in Marion, Virginia is recruiting a Clinical Social Work Supervisor to work with adult age population and a Clinical Social Worker is needed to work with adolescent age population in an inpatient setting. Top candidates would be highly skilled Clinicians who have experience working with consumers who are in acute crisis and also consumers with severe and persistent mental illnesses and behavior disorders. Prefer experience in the provision of individual, group and family therapy. Emphasis on psychiatric rehabilitation approach.
Clinical Social Work Supervisor candidates should possess the demonstrated ability to supervise social work staff and students. Candidates should have strong communication skills and ability to work with community agencies.
Preferred qualifications MSW/LCSW. We offer supervision toward licensure and other training opportunities. We are a loan repayment site in Virginia. EOE

Debbie Boelte, LCSW
Clinical Social Work Director
SWVMHI, 276-783-0801
Debbie.Boelte@swvmhi.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

JOBS IN SOCIAL WORK

CURRENT JOBS

LINKS TO OTHER LOCAL JOB POSTING SITES

Education: Graduation from an accredited school or university with preference in advanced course work in social work; MSW Preferred. Prefer LCSW.

Salary is negotiable depending upon qualifications

OR