Social Worker - BSW
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Job Description
- Full-Time Social Worker (BSW)
- Location: Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine (KCBM)
- Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift
- Pay: Based on Experience
Equal Opportunity Employer
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine (KCBM) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker (BSW) to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a brand-new facility focused on improving lives through short-term, acute intervention for adults and geriatric patients.
About Us
KCBM is a 64-bed inpatient hospital providing care to individuals experiencing behavioral health and substance use crises. We offer inpatient, IOP, and PHP services, serving both adult and geriatric populations. KCBM is a joint venture between National Health Corporation (NHC), Tennova Healthcare, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center – Knoxville.
Your Role
As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in patient care by:
- Completing psychosocial assessments and treatment plans
- Leading individual, family, and group therapy
- Coordinating discharge and aftercare planning
- Supporting community outreach and education efforts
- Collaborating closely with clinical and medical teams
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution. BSWs only need apply, other degrees will not considered
- Membership in the Academy of Certified Social Workers
Training
- Documented training related to behavioral health within the past year
- Eligible to meet hospital standards
Experience
- One (1) year experience in an acute geriatric behavioral health setting preferred
What We Offer
- New, modern facility with growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and family sick leave
- Competitive benefits package including 401(k) match
Our Mission
We are committed to improving quality of life through personalized behavioral health care in a safe, supportive environment. Our vision is to connect families, communities, and providers to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care—one patient at a time.
Apply today to join a compassionate, growing team at Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine.
EOE
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and facilitate individual, family, and group therapy sessions. Additionally, they will coordinate discharge and aftercare planning while collaborating with the multidisciplinary clinical team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In Tennessee, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (34 salary observations; 326 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (4,412 salary observations; 19,550 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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