What are the responsibilities and job description for the DCS Mental Health Practitioner position at TN Department of Children's Services?
Company Overview
The TN Department of Children's Services is Tennessee’s public child welfare agency dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and youth. We set statewide standards for performance that reflect best practices in child welfare, investigating allegations of abuse and neglect while providing support through our foster-care system.
Summary
As a Mental Health Technician at the TN Department of Children's Services, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health needs of children and youth in our care. This position is essential for fostering a safe environment and promoting recovery through effective counseling and evaluation. You can go to apply to this position at this link: https://stateoftn-careers.ttcportals.com/jobs/15712790-dcs-mental-health-practitioner-65928.
Responsibilities
- This classification provides consultation to the DCS child and family team on the mental health needs of children in custody.
- This position serves as the clinical expert for the region and is called upon to provide recommendations regarding treatment needs including acuity of services.
- Duties:
o Provides consultation regarding the mental and behavioral health of all youth in the region and provides recommendations on mental health treatment needs, including level of care.
o Provides support to regional staff in accessing rapid mental health intake assessments.
o Reviews youth for appropriateness for admission to Sex Offender Residential Treatment and participates in High-Risk Review Team meetings.
o Reviews and responds to incident reports relevant to behavior support and management and mental health crises.
o Acts as a liaison to the Centers of Excellence and to acute psychiatric hospitals.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in a mental health field
- State of TN licensure (example: LCSW and LPC-HSP)
- Proven experience working with children in a mental health or social services setting.
- Strong skills in individual and group counseling techniques.
- Familiarity with diagnostic evaluation processes and medical documentation standards.
- Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to mental health care.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Experience or training related to addiction counseling is a plus but not required.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth through mental health support, we invite you to apply today to join our dedicated team at the TN Department of Children's Services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $5,050.00 - $6,310.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Ability to Commute:
- Maury County, TN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Maury County, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,050 - $6,310
