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Job ID: 64984
Position:
Social Worker 2 Department: TN DOH Location: 710 James Robertson Parkway 7th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower Nashville, TN 37243 Duration: 7 Months Shift:
8:00 AM to
4:30 PM This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday,
8:00AM to 4:30PM , in alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) work week. *Contract staff are not eligible for overtime. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for a full-time contract position within the Maternal Health Section of the Division of Family Health and Wellness. This vital role supports the state's efforts in improving maternal health outcomes, with a focus on mental health, substance use disorders, and maternal mortality. The LCSW will support several key initiatives, including: Maternal Deaths Due to Violence Program Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Program Maternal Mortality Review (MMR) Program This role will also serve as a subject matter expert and trainer for TDH care coordination teams, and will be instrumental in building trauma-informed, culturally competent care practices across the department.
Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. Key Responsibilities: Conduct trauma-informed, semi-structured interviews with family members and others close to individuals who died from maternal causes. Provide emotional support during sensitive interviews and ensure respectful, culturally appropriate communication. Document interviews thoroughly and contribute to the Maternal Mortality Review process. Develop and deliver educational materials, tools and resources to support staff and partners in addressing maternal mental health and substance use disorder. Train care coordination staff, including Call Center staff, CHANT Care Coordinators and Women's Health Navigators on the use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) tool, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use concerns, with an emphasis on prevention, early identification, appropriate response, and connection to services. Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and stakeholders to strengthen referral networks, improve care coordination, and expand access to supportive services, including maternal mental health resources and platforms like FindHelpNowTN, through outreach and engagement efforts. Support navigation and referral processes, including warm hand-offs to community resources. Contribute to the development and implementation of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices across maternal health programs. Coordinate with Find Help Now TN to ensure timely and accurate updates to the provider database. Assist in refining interview protocols and developing trauma-informed tools and training materials. Participate in quarterly Maternal Mortality Review Committee meetings. Travel across Tennessee as needed to: Conduct in-person interviews (virtual interviews may also be required) Connect with healthcare providers, promote program offerings, and encourage participation in maternal health training initiatives Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution. Active LCSW or LMSW license in Tennessee (or eligibility to obtain). At least 2 years of professional experience in social work, public health, mental health, or related fields. Demonstrated experience in conducting trauma-informed or crisis-sensitive interviews. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality. Commitment to maternal health equity and working with diverse, underserved communities.
Preferred: Prior experience with maternal health, substance use disorder treatment, or working in public health systems. Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information: Statewide travel is required; occasional out-of-state travel may occur. This is a hybrid position based in Nashville, with flexibility for remote work as program needs allow.
Social Worker 2 Department: TN DOH Location: 710 James Robertson Parkway 7th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower Nashville, TN 37243 Duration: 7 Months Shift:
8:00 AM to
4:30 PM This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday,
8:00AM to 4:30PM , in alignment with the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) work week. *Contract staff are not eligible for overtime. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for a full-time contract position within the Maternal Health Section of the Division of Family Health and Wellness. This vital role supports the state's efforts in improving maternal health outcomes, with a focus on mental health, substance use disorders, and maternal mortality. The LCSW will support several key initiatives, including: Maternal Deaths Due to Violence Program Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Program Maternal Mortality Review (MMR) Program This role will also serve as a subject matter expert and trainer for TDH care coordination teams, and will be instrumental in building trauma-informed, culturally competent care practices across the department.
Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below. Key Responsibilities: Conduct trauma-informed, semi-structured interviews with family members and others close to individuals who died from maternal causes. Provide emotional support during sensitive interviews and ensure respectful, culturally appropriate communication. Document interviews thoroughly and contribute to the Maternal Mortality Review process. Develop and deliver educational materials, tools and resources to support staff and partners in addressing maternal mental health and substance use disorder. Train care coordination staff, including Call Center staff, CHANT Care Coordinators and Women's Health Navigators on the use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) tool, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and substance use concerns, with an emphasis on prevention, early identification, appropriate response, and connection to services. Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and stakeholders to strengthen referral networks, improve care coordination, and expand access to supportive services, including maternal mental health resources and platforms like FindHelpNowTN, through outreach and engagement efforts. Support navigation and referral processes, including warm hand-offs to community resources. Contribute to the development and implementation of trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices across maternal health programs. Coordinate with Find Help Now TN to ensure timely and accurate updates to the provider database. Assist in refining interview protocols and developing trauma-informed tools and training materials. Participate in quarterly Maternal Mortality Review Committee meetings. Travel across Tennessee as needed to: Conduct in-person interviews (virtual interviews may also be required) Connect with healthcare providers, promote program offerings, and encourage participation in maternal health training initiatives Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution. Active LCSW or LMSW license in Tennessee (or eligibility to obtain). At least 2 years of professional experience in social work, public health, mental health, or related fields. Demonstrated experience in conducting trauma-informed or crisis-sensitive interviews. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality. Commitment to maternal health equity and working with diverse, underserved communities.
Preferred: Prior experience with maternal health, substance use disorder treatment, or working in public health systems. Bilingual or multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Additional Information: Statewide travel is required; occasional out-of-state travel may occur. This is a hybrid position based in Nashville, with flexibility for remote work as program needs allow.