DCS MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN – MENTAL HEALTH TEAM – MIDWEST
Department of Children’s Services
Mental Health Team
Clarksville, TN
Annual Salary: $61,800.00 – $77,244.00
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Background Check:
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Job Overview:
This classification provides consultation to the DCS child and family team on the mental health needs of children in custody. This position serves as the clinical expert for the region and is called upon to provide recommendations regarding treatment needs including acuity of services.
Key Responsibilities:
This person will ensure consultation is available regarding the mental and behavioral health of all youth in the region.
This person will provide consultation for all cases upon initial entry into custody.
This person will participate in High-Risk Review Team meetings.
This person will respond to Incident Reports relevant to behavior support and management and mental health crises.
This person will be a liaison to COE’s and to acute psychiatric hospitals.
This person will participate in CFTM’s to discuss the mental health of our youth.
This person will participate and provide consultation on psych harm cases and severe abuse review cases.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in a mental health related field.
Licensure from the appropriate state licensing board with the State of Tennessee is required at the time of employment.
Examples of appropriate licensure include LCSW and LPC-MHSP.
Full Time
