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Tennessee

Deputy Admin - Behavioral Health (GS Mental Health Court Judges)

General MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is for individuals who are interested in being considered for Appointed Professional opportunities within Shelby County General Sessions Criminal Court Judges Office. All required duties will be performed within an assigned area of General Sessions Criminal Court Judges Office.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works with Microsoft products, including Windows, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Composes general correspondence.
  • Follows up and carries out various duties.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

KSA's

  • Ability to display excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with the public and co-workers with courtesy and tact.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, professional and diverse environment.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in evaluating situations and making sound decisions.
  • Must be thorough and dependable when performing various job assignments.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.

This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.

The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.

Key Responsibilities

The Deputy Admin will work with Microsoft products, compose general correspondence, and follow up on various duties. Additional related duties may be required as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and provide proof of education, training, and/or experience. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Verbal SkillsWritten SkillsCommunicationPublic InteractionDependability

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Deputy Admin - Behavioral Health (GS Mental Health Court Judges) at Shelby County a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all General Medicine healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

General Medicine Career Context

General Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 13.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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).

General Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedGeneral Medicine median $72k (middle half $62k–$84k)292 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Medicine pay trend−13.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score
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