LMSW Social Worker
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open social worker jobs in Tennessee post a median of $32.68 an hour, the middle half $26–$34, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Social workers employed in Tennessee earn a median of $29.44 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Licensed Medical Social Worker – Full-Time
Home Health | Shelby County, TN
Flexibility schedule
Make a Real Impact - Right Where It Matters Most
Are you a compassionate LMSW looking for more than just a job? At Tennessee Quality Care, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with your patients while providing exceptional one-on-one care in the comfort of their homes.
Join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and empowers you to make a difference every single day.
We offer
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
- Work/life balance
What You’ll Do
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Provides information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding physical and environmental needs.
- Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.
- Maintains collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
- Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.
- Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.
- Assists physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.
- Participates in discharge planning.
Qualifications
- Social Work Degree
- Tennessee: Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
- Current State Licensure in Social Work
- Tennessee: LMSW or LCSW.
- Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in health care. Experience in a home health care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance
Text to Apply: Text 12092 to 334-518-4376
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From Addus HomeCare's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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