Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Part-time LCSW

Position Description:

Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee is seeking the right individual who can independently and, in collaboration with a Registered Nurse, provide comprehensive clinical social work services to pre-natal, post-partum, and newborn clients and their families within our home care model. The primary focus of this position is counseling within the home or virtually as safety precautions dictate. You will be following the NASW Code of Ethics in planning care, assessing client needs, providing therapy and in determining, and utilizing screening tools. You will also connect clients with appropriate community resources and actively maintain relationships with these agencies to enhance collaborative efforts that benefit NFN clients. You will be working with hospitals, clinics, physician offices, and community agencies to provide comprehensive client care.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited Social Work program or related field
Current Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience delivering in-home services or 1-year clinical behavioral health experience providing direct services to high-risk patients
Knowledge of human behavior, child development, and evidence-based practices for low- income populations
Ability to effectively communicate with multi-disciplinary teams and provide leadership in representing clinical social work perspective/liaison with patient and family
Strong self-motivation, organization, and planning skills
Must have a reliable vehicle and current auto insurance
Moderate data entry and computer literacy skills
Flexibility in scheduling appointments and ability to work with diverse populations

Bilingual in English and either Spanish or Arabic is a plus but not necessary!

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume and application directly to: hr@nursesfornewborns.org.

NFN is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, or any other protected status. Nurses for Newborns offers equal opportunity and treatment to all who apply and is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism practice and is built on a foundation of widely shared values that include respect, integrity, justice, stewardship and excellence.