Move to England . Here are links to two sites with information about qualifications and finding jobs. Social workers are in demand in England and are well paid.

http://www.workgateways.com/job-social-work.html

http://www.gscc.org.uk/gscc/Templates/Anchor.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2fThe%2bSocial%2bCare%2bRegister%2fApply%2bfor%2bregistration%2fSocial%2bworkers%2btrained%2band%2bqualified%2boutside%2bthe%2bUK%2fCountry%2bassessment%2bguidance%2f&NRNODEGUID=%7bA9096040-1A3C-408F-811F-A78DF05C9EDF%7d&NRCACHEHINT=NoModifyGuest#38

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Linked from the job list at the top.

→ 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: Master’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 $30,500 with additional added for experience in similar setting.

If you have questions, please contact Kathy Hoard, Vice President of Human Resources, at 423-787-8748. Send resume to Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, TN37744, fax to 423-638-7171, or e-mail kathyhoard@holstonhome.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted 5-16-13

→ Emergency Services Crisis Specialist: Children and Youth DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Emergency Services

OFFICE LOCATION: The Campus, AbingdonVA STATUS: Full-time, regular

SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday (10:30am-7:00pm)

DUTIES: Provides pre-screening services; conducts initial assessments on persons requiring immediate mental health or substance abuse intervention; coordinates treatment of services; and develops individualized service plans. Applicants should have a working knowledge of the etiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders including patients with mental illness, substance abuse, and/or intellectual disabilities. Applicant should have experience providing crisis intervention services to children and youth. Applicant should be knowledgeable of community resources available to children and youth in crisis and be able to access those resources as a lesser restrictive treatment alternative. Applicant will need to be flexible with working hours in order to meet the needs of children and youth experiencing a mental health emergency.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in a licensed eligible human services field or Virginia license as a Registered Nurse required. Previous or current certification as Virginia Certified Pre-screener beneficial.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Community Services offers a competitive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability and pension.

Please visit our website at www.highlandscsb.org and complete the online application to apply.

Posted 5-14-13

→ Part-Time with Potential for Full-Time Clerical Case Manager

Base Pay – Dependent upon experience

Hours – 25-30 hrs/week

The Clerical Case Manager (CCM) is responsible for maintaining the administrative duties involved with the case management of Residential, Day Treatment, After School and Outpatient clients. The CCM must maintain strict organization of the client appointments and family therapy appointments. The CCM will be creating necessary reports for the clients. The CCM must be able to display excellent time management and communication with all employees. In addition to maintaining client appointment and reports, the CCM is to act as admissions specialist for SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services. The CCM must communicate pertinent information as needed to the Clinical Team in order to maintain a positive flow of treatment for all clients. The Clinical Team is compromised of Therapists, Residential Treatment Managers (RTM), Teacher, Clinical Coordinator and the Executive Directors of SteppenStone YTS. The CCM position is an important piece of the overall treatment of a client and must be maintained with a positive attitude, integrity and dedication as they assist the Program Manager with duties related to the overall functioning of all SSYTS programs

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field or Associates Degree

- 1 year experience working in a residential and clerical setting.

- Good oral and written communication.

- Computer skills.

- Positive self-motivator.

- Adaptable to change.

- Ability to follow directions.

- Ability to work as a team player.

Paige Peters

Human Resources Manager

Counseling and Consultation Services, Inc./ SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services

P.O. Box 278

Limestone, TN 37681

423-257-7512

posted 4-30-13

→ Full – Time Residential Case Manager

Base Pay – Dependent upon experience

Hours – 40 + hrs/week

The Residential Case Manager is responsible for the internal treatment and administrative needs of children in SteppenStone Youth Residential Treatment Continuum services. This will include: ensuring that the needs of each child within the program is met, ensuring communication is maintained efficiently and precisely regarding the care of each child and the individual treatment program for each resident is developed and implemented in a timely manner. The RCM will serve in collaboration with the child’s Residential Treatment Manager.

The responsibilities of the Residential Case Manager include but are not limited to the following:

-Ensure that each child receives the best, most appropriate level of care possible within the continuum of Counseling and Consultation Services.

-Be accessible to meet the needs of each child.

-Attend residential staff meetings to ensure adequate level of communication is maintained.

-Work collaboratively with all residential staff to maintain the highest quality of residential care.

-Maintain communication with residential direct care staff, residential, treatment managers, clinicians, and the child.

-Assist child’s residential treatment manager when necessary.

-Maintain utilization.

-Enable residents to flow evenly through the continuum of care as each resident meets their individual treatment goals.

-Provide adjunct psycho-educational services to children; i.e. skills group, orientation, etc.

-Spend quality time with each resident in order to be more effective with treatment planning.

-Make referrals to appropriate members of staff when specialized services are needed.

-Create and maintain case files and pertinent records on each resident.

-Work collaboratively with the child’s residential treatment manager and clinician to provide services to each resident in order to reunite them with family or other supportive resources.

-Help each resident achieve goals of their IPP.

-Assist and/or attend Child and Family Team Meetings when the child’s RTM is unable to attend in order to ensure communication with all parties involved; for a successful transition into the community.

-Schedule weekly meeting with the child’s RTM to discuss matters involving residential care, staff issues and other concerns of informative matters.

-Record all required face to face contacts each month by accessing the DCS website and completing the required documentation.

-Represent the administration in relationships with public agencies when necessary as directed by the Clinical Coordinator of SSYTS.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college.

-Minimum of two years of child care experience.

-Good oral and written communication.

-Computer skills.

-Positive self-motivator.

-Adaptable to change.

-Ability to follow directions.

-Ability to work as a team player.

-Possess good public speaking abilities.

Paige Peters

Human Resources Manager

Counseling and Consultation Services, Inc./ SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services

P.O. Box 278

Limestone, TN 37681

423-257-7512

posted 4-30-13

→ Full – Time Adolescent Therapist

Base Pay – Dependent upon experience

Hours – 40 + hrs/week

The Adolescent Therapist for SSYTS is responsible for providing therapeutic services to clients and their families. They will also assist families in working towards creating a viable home placement for clients. The Therapist will provide all detailed documentation for record purposes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

-Provide therapeutic services under direct supervision of the license clinical staff that re both home and center-based to work with children and families who are found to be in need of intervention.

-Provide documentation to include detailed client case records, attendance records, progress notes, direct contact information, monthly/discharge summary, and other appropriate professional assessment or evaluation data as requested by licensed clinical staff.

-Assist the family and caregivers in working toward established, measurable goals, as identified in the service plan.

-Maintain confidentiality of case records and provide access of case records to the personnel representatives of the Department of Children’s Services who have been authorized to receive confidential information and to officials of the custodial department of the State of Tennessee if the child is in state custody.

-Participate in training opportunities for continuing professional development.

Qualifications:

- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university

- Certified and/or licensed to provide clinical treatment in the State of Tennessee

- Licensable and completing necessary steps to obtain licensure in the State of Tennessee

- Excellent written and verbal communication a must

- Adaptable to change

Paige Peters

Human Resources Manager

Counseling and Consultation Services, Inc./ SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services

P.O. Box 278

Limestone, TN 37681

423-257-7512

posted 4-30-13

→ Outpatient Therapist POSTING NUMBER: 042613299

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Mental Health & Substance Abuse Outpatient Services OFFICE LOCATION: AbingdonVA

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

DUTIES: Conducts and thoroughly documents comprehensive clinical assessments for adults and children, including thorough diagnostic

assessments and other assessment components as required, and develops appropriate individualized treatment plans; enters service recordings and

all required data accurately in Profiler; runs required reports weekly to review and correct any data entry errors and to review documentation

compliance and needs; admits and discharges consumers both timely and accurately to the appropriate OutpatientCostCenter when providing

services; participates as a team member within Outpatient Services to assure quality care and consumer satisfaction, positive outcome measures,

and achievement of the Unit’s goals and objectives and participates as a team member and/or project manager in outpatient program planning,

development and evaluation identifies resources in the community for consumers and recommends referrals as appropriate provides individual,

family and group psychotherapy to adult, child, and adolescent consumers and their families; provides professional consultation and education to

HCS staff, community agencies, and referral sources, industries, schools, groups, and individuals; develops, communicates, and sustains cooperative working relationships with all; follows up with physicians, probation officers, social workers, courts, and other referral sources to provide on-going communication and to facilitate future referrals; maintain confidentiality of consumer information at all time; conducts self in a professional manner,

reflecting mutual dignity and respect at all times; complies with local, state and federal regulations and meet or exceed BHDS, Licensure, Medicaid,

HIPAA and HCS Quality Assurance standards.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Counseling/Social Work. Virginia License with extensive experience preferred or Virginia license-eligible.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Community Services offers a competitive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability and pension.

Please visit our website at www.highlandscsb.org and complete the online application to apply.

posted 4-29-13

→Part Time Mobile Crisis Counselor MSW at Youth Villages in Johnson City

http://youthvillages.hodesiq.com/joblist.asp

posted 4-26-13

→Hospice Part Time BSW in Greeneville

Https://amedisys.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=146301&lang=en&sns_id=more

posted 4-24-13

→Social Worker at V.A. in Johnson City

Social Worker Hud Vash Program

JOHNSON CITY, TN

Pub

Veterans Affairs

05/03/2013

Vacancy No.

VHA621-879966TDC-T-38-13-01

Department

Veterans Health Administration

Salary

$47,448.00 to $74,628.00

Grade

09 to 09

Perm/Temp

Temporary

FT/PT

Full-time

Open Date

4/19/2013

Close Date

5/3/2013

Job Link

Apply Online

Who may apply

Public

Locations:

JOHNSON CITY, TN

→Clinical Case Manager - Therapist

Camelot Care Centers is currently accepting resumes for a clinical case manager/therapist in the Northeast Tennessee area. The family therapists will be working with various involved parties to coordinate and deliver therapeutic services to prevent children and adolescents from being removed from their home. The therapist works with the family system to help clients and families in need. Master's or Bachelor’s degree in a social services field and prior experience working in Prevention Services is required. Fax Resumes to 423-392-2983 or email to AKitzmiller@camelotcare.com.

We are interviewing for both the Kingsport office and the Morristown office.

Erin Gray, MSW

Assistant Director of Prevention

2991 Ft. Henry Dr

Kingsport, TN 37660

Phone: 423-378-2975

Fax: 423-392-2983

Cell: 423-765-6904

posted 4-22-13

→ Job Title: Clinical Social Worker Supervisor

Position No #00100 Recruitment Type General Public

Team oriented psychiatric hospital is recruiting a Clinical Social Work Supervisor to work with adult age populations in an inpatient setting on our Extended Long Term Rehabilitation Unit. A top candidate would be a highly skilled Clinician who has experience working with consumers who are in acute crisis and also consumers with severe and persistent mental illnesses and behavior disorders. Candidates should possess the demonstrated ability to supervise social work staff and students. We offer supervision toward licensure and other training opportunities. Prefer knowledge and experience in implementing psychiatric recovery principles. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address factors related to the position to receive full consideration and to submit a complete state application. SWVMHI is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to app

Education

Graduation from a CSWE regionally accredited college or university. MSW required.

Strongly Prefer LCSW.

Salary negotiable depending upon qualifications

$2,500 sign-on bonus available.

SWVMHI IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY

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

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

To Apply, State Form 10-012 Required Y

Pposted 4-11-13

→ Master's Level Child and Family Specialist in Greeneville, TN

Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Inc

Position Type:	Full Time
Location:	Greeneville, Tennessee (United States)
Description:	Experience the satisfaction of helping youth return to their families. The CFS is responsible for individual, adolescent, and family counseling and for carrying out the functions of the family assessment. The CFS develops, monitors, and assures the implementation of the individualized treatment plan and permanency plan. Competitive salary and benefits. Send resume to Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, TN 37744, fax to 423-638-7171, or email kathyhoard@holstonhome.org. Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Function:	Social Services
Posting Date:	March 29, 2013
Expiration Date:	May 30, 2013
Approximate Hours Per Week:	40+
Salary Level:	$30,000- 34,500
Qualifications:	Master's degree in social services; experience working with children and adolescents; competency in therapeutic services; commitment to empowering families and making a difference; willingness to work in a high-demand work environment that requires flexibility and innovation. Preferences: Master's degree in social services and experience in case management and treatment services.
contact:	Kathlene Hoard Director of Human Resources P.O. Box 188 Greeneville, Tennessee 37744 United States
Resume Receipt:	E-mail
Default email for resumes.:	kathyhoard@holstonhome.org
Additional Documents:	Cover Letter
id:	6149

Remove May 30, 2013

→ Day treatment Counselor

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: School Based Services OFFICE LOCATION: Bristol, VA

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

DUTIES: Provides school-based intervention services to 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: Bachelor's degree required/Master's degree preferred in human services or related field with clinical experience.

FRINGE BENEFITS: Highlands Community Services offers a competitive benefit plan that includes health, dental, vision, short-term disability and pension.

Please visit our website at www.highlandscsb.org and complete the application to apply.

→ In-Home Family Counselor – NEW POSITION

POSTING NUMBER: 032113297

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: In-Home Family Services

OFFICE LOCATION: AbingdonVA

STATUS: Full-time, Regular

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week

DUTIES: Provides immediate assessments of problems within the consumers’ families and determines the suitability of service provision, provides individual, marital, and/or family counseling as determined by the needs of the family, develops and implements a treatment plan in order to resolve family crisis issues and problems, performs care coordination functions for the family while services are being provided, teaches specific skills including child management, independent living, parenting, communication, problem solving, anger control, and social planning, etc., and remains available to families 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, on an emergency basis.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in human services with clinical experience.

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

Please visit our website at www.highlandscsb.org and complete the online application to apply.

Posted 3-25-13

→ Part-time Youth Mobile Crisis Counselor

Youth Villages

Part-time Youth Mobile Crisis Counselor

Opening in Johnson City and Cookeville

Look for details and apply online at: www.youthvillages.org/jobs . Candidates can then search by location to apply to specific cities.

Posted 3-13-13

→Family Intervention Specialist BSW or MSW

Youth Villages

Family Intervention Specialist

Openings in Knoxville, Morristown, and Johnson City

Look for details and apply online at: www.youthvillages.org/jobs . Candidates can then search by location to apply to specific cities.

Posted 3-13-13

→ Emergency Services Crisis Specialist – Reserve Position – 2 POSITIONS

POSTING NUMBER: 011113281 DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Emergency Services

OFFICE LOCATION: The Campus, AbingdonVA SCHEDULE: PRN

DUTIES: Provides pre-screening services; conducts initial assessments on persons needing immediate attention; coordinates treatment of services; develops individualized service plans; provides consultation on individuals’ functioning to community agencies. Applicants should have a working knowledge of the etiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders including patients with mental illness as well as substance abuse. Applicant will need to be able to work outside of normal business hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in human services field (counseling, social work, rehabilitation counseling, nursing or equivalent credits in psychology) or a Virginia licensed RN and extensive experience with a psychiatric population required. Previous or current certification as Virginia Certified Pre-screener beneficial, but not required.

Please visit our website at www.highlandscsb.org to apply.

Posted 3-6-13

→Team Leader

Position Type:	Full Time
Location:	Jonesborough, Tennessee (United States)
Description:	Team Leader (Jonesborough, TN) Team Leader opening at our Jonesborough Office Omni Visions believes that each team member is an added asset to the organization. Omni Visions offers competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, cancer protection, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(K) savings plan. Established in 1991, Omni Visions operates on the principles of support, quality, and providing unmatched care for children, adults, and their families. Omni Visions is proud of all success stories for those that have become a part of the Omni family. It is these success stories that have established Omni Visions as a leading provider. The success of Omni Visions relies on the compassion and strength of each of our team members. At each level of the organization, the ultimate goal is to support fellow co-workers and those entrusted in our care. As an Omni team member, you can be assured that you will be a part of something special. Necessary Special Requirements -Graduation from an accredited four year college or university and successful completion of a M.S. (M.A.) Degree in social services, child development, psychology or closely related field. -Minimum of five years experience working with special needs children; experience supervising others; ability to work independently and maintain a small caseload; -Possession of a valid Drivers License and minimum amount of vehicle liability insurance required by the state. -Current certification in First Aide and CPR. -Certification in proper restraint procedures, universal precautions and other training required by state regulations. -Possession of an IBM compatible computer with a Windows 98 or more current operating system, high speed internet access, an IE browser and updated virus protection is required for Compu-Care access.
Job Function:	Social Services
Posting Date:	February 13, 2013
Expiration Date:	April 17, 2013
Resume Receipt:	Other (see below)
How To Apply:	To apply visit: http://www.recruitingcenter.net/clients/omnivisionscareers/publicjobs
id:	6621 posted 2-19-13

→Benefits Analyst

The full description for the position and instructions for applying can be found here: https://scooter.cnm.org/JobDetail.aspx?id=8201&rtn=s Below is a brief description of the position for your convenience.

A Benefits Analyst (BA) provides accurate work incentives planning and assistance to clients receiving SSDI and SSI benefits, collaborates with Vocational Rehabilitation and SSA personnel, and conducts outreach activities that promote effective use of available work incentives to encourage successful employment outcomes. This position requires travel throughout multiple East TN counties. (Counties covered will include Carter, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington)

Salary Range $28k-$32k Depending on Experience
Individual Health and Dental Insurance Available

Alice Owens Gatlin, J.D.

Program Director

Benefits to Work
A Program of the Tennessee Disability Coalition
955 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

Office: 615-515-8618
Toll Free: 888-839-5333
alice_o@tndisability.org

posted 2-11-13

→ TN state jobs in probation/parole and DCS are open.

Search them at this link:

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tennessee/default.cfm

posted 10-17-12