What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST position at State of Tennessee?
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date / Time 02 / 18 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 02 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $5,050.00 - $6,310.00 Salary (Annually) $60,600.00 - $75,720.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location
Nashville, TN
Memphis, TN
Johnson City, TN
Department Children's Services
LOCATION OF (4) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED : DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, CHILD AND FAMILY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, SHELBY COUNTY, DAVIDSON COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY
Qualifications
Education and Experience : Masters Degree from an accredited university in one of the following : Social Work, Human Development, Psychology or Counseling. Other masters degrees in the social and / or behavioral sciences that provide a pathway to licensure may be acceptable after review and approval by the Director of Behavioral Health / designee.
Examination Method : Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview
Under general supervision, an employee in this class provides guidance, advice, and resources for treatment to clients. This is the working level class in the Behavioral Health Specialist series. This classification works as a clinical position within the assigned work location and may be required to travel as needed to assist with other offices in the district. This class differs from the Behavioral Health Manager in that the latter supervises incumbents of this class.
Responsibilities
- An employee in this class may be assigned to or rotated among a number of assignments such as completion of substance use and mental health assessments, treatment plans, crisis management, facilitating groups, file organization, case management, referrals to community resources and individual counseling sessions.
- Complete releases of information, grant entries, client case notes, data collection and monthly reports.
- Complete department training and attend required continuing education credits.
- Facilitates substance use treatment groups.
- Provides individual counseling addressing substance use and mental health to clients.
- Plays an integral part of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Completes substance use and mental health assessments on clients.
- Creates and monitors individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Collaborates with other treatment agencies when additional intervention is needed.
Competencies (KSA's)
Tools & Equipment
Salary : $60,600 - $75,720
