Social Worker I LSSW - Pool (2026-2027)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Metro Nashville Public Schools as a School Social Worker – Nashville, TN in [object Object].
Key Responsibilities
- Provide counseling to individual students, student psychoeducational groups and, on occasion, families.
- Provide case management/wrap-around services to students and families.
- Provide assessments and evaluations of students referred for services and offer professional recommendations.
- manage student data and interpret data to inform the planning and implementation of student interventions.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work Required Experience Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of pre
- graduate or post
- Case management assessment and documentation abilities
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53,610
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Metro Nashville Public Schools as a School Social Worker – Nashville, TN.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker I LSSW - Pool (2026-2027) at Metro Nashville Public Schools a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Metro Nashville Public Schools is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($54k–$54k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Assessment, Documentation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Collaboration, Analytical Abilities, Counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: School Social Workers address student mental health, social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs by providing counseling, case management, and facilitating psychoeducational groups. They act as a link between school, home, and community to remove barriers to student academic success.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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