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LOCATIONS
Carroll County Technical Center
TN Department of Children's Services
TN Department of Human Services
TN Department of Children's ServicesTN Department of Human Services
Catholic Charities of TN, Inc.
Metro-Davidson County Juvenile Court
TN Department of Children's Services
TN Department of Health
TN Department of Human Services
TN Department of Mental Health
Youth Villages, Inc.
Dyer County General Hospital
TN Department of Children's Services
TN Department of Human Services
TN Department of Children's Services
TN Department of Human Services
Department of Children's Services
JACOA - Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
South Central Community Service Agency
Columbia Volunteer General Hospital - Social Services Department
Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging
Melber
Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children, Department of Social Services
AREAS OF INTEREST
Baptist Memorial Hospital, Union City
JACOA
- Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
CHILD WELFARE
SERVICES
Catholic Charities of TN, Inc.
Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children, Department of Social Services
Northwest Community Services Agency
South Central Community Service Agency
Tennessee Department of Children's Services
Tina Turner Family Center / Child Abuse Prevention
Tennessee Department of Children's Services
Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children, Department of Social Services
Life Choices Pregnancy Support Center
Jackson/Madison County General Hospital
MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Carey Counseling Centers, Inc.
Columbia Volunteer General Hospital - Social Services Department
Memphis Mental Health Institute
Carroll County Technical Center
Trenton Family Resource Center
Family Resource Center-Henry County School
Weakley County Alternative School
Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging
Southwest Agency on Aging and Disability
Tennessee Rehabilitation Center at Camden
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Alcohol & Drug/Psychiatric/Adolescent Unit
Carroll County Child Development Services
Carroll County Technical Center
Catholic Charities of TN, Inc.
Columbia Volunteer General Hospital - Social Services Department
Department of Human Services (TN Department of Human Services)
District Public Defender (Gibson, Crockett, & Haywood Counties)
District Public Defender (Benton, Carroll, Decatur, Hardin, & Henry Counties)
Dyer County Child Health and Development
Family Resource Center, Henry County Schools
Family Resource Center - Tipton County
Family Resource Center, Trenton Special School District
Gibson County General Hospital
Head Start (see Northwest TN Head Start)
JACOA
- Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children, Department of Social Services
Life Choices Pregnancy Support Center
Memphis Mental Health Institute
New Pathways for Children Northwest Community Services Agency Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging
Northwest Tennessee Head Start
Obion County Juvenile Court
Procare of Tennessee, Inc.
Public Defenders Office (see District Public Defenders)
South Central Community Service Agency
Southwest Agency on Aging and Disability
Tennessee Department of Children's Services
Tennessee Rehabilitation Center at Camden
Tina Turner Family Center/Child Abuse Prevention
University Home Health & Hospice, Inc.
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Weakley County Alternative School
Weakley County Juvenile Court
West Tennessee Legal Services
Women's/Men's Resource & Rape Assistance Program
AGENCIES
Location: Carroll, Davidson, Shelby, Obion Counties
Baptist
Memorial Hospital - Carroll County
Baptist
Memorial Hospital - Davidson County
Baptist
Memorial Hospital - Shelby County
Baptist
Memorial Hospital - Obion County
P. O. Box 310
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-2410, Ext. 400
Contact: Cliddia Ross
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
Job Description:
The unit offers alcohol & drug and psychiatric services on both an in-patient and out-patient basis. Students will co-facilitate groups, complete intake assessments, as well as other recording procedures.
Special Requirements of Students:
Students must be : 1) emotionally mature, 2) have a non-judgmental
attitude, 3) be assertive, and 4) have good communication skills.
5100 Popular Avenue Suite 708
Memphis, TN
(901) 230-1116
Contact Person(s): Jennifer Woodall, CMSW
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
Job Description:
In home counseling/ case manager working with foster children and parents, completing necessary paperwork, transporting foster children to appointments as needed.
135 Kennedy Drive
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 881-2996
Contact Person: Mary Ellen Foley
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
Job Description: Shadow Social Worker and do clerical work.
Carey Counseling
Center
, Inc.
Location: Benton,
Carroll, Gibson,
and Henry Counties
Carey
Counseling Center - Benton County
Carey Counseling Center - Carroll County
P.O Box 793
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4411
Contact Person(s): Sherri Sedgebear; Therapist
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
Job Description:
Carey offers several programs working with children, adolescents, and
adults. The student will be placed in the program which best meets
their area of interest as well as, the agency's need. Carey Counseling
Center's Clinical Director is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
There are other MSWs and BSWs on staff.
Carey
Counseling Center - Gibson County
200 East Eaton
Trenton, TN
(731) 855-2871
Contact Person: Angie Williams, LCSW
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assist in group presentation implementation, and participate in individual
play therapy.
Carey Counseling Center - Henry County
P. O. Box 30
Paris, TN 38242
(901) 642-0521
Contact Person: Sarah Pitt, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Carey offers several programs working with children, adolescents, and adults. The student will be placed in the program which best meets their area of interest as well as, the agency's need. Carey Counseling Center's Clinical Director is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. There are other MSWs and BSWs on staff.
Carey Counseling Center - Obion County
201 West Main Street, Suite C
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-8810
Contact Person: Lori Hendon, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Observe case
managers and therapists, file progress notes, go on home visits with case
managers, observe therapy sessions with individual therapists.
Carroll County Child Development Services
Hwy. 22 N.
P. O. Box 510
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(901) 986-4482
Contact Person: Sherry Tarwater, Supervisor
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement:
Job Description: Work in the Early Learning Center with small groups of 3-4 yr. old children who are developmentally delayed.
Carroll County Technical Center
Route 1, Box 304A Buena Vista Road
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-8908
Contact Person: Mary Maze, Principal
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
We will use the students in ways that they can best learn and they will be utilized based upon their capabilities.
Catholic Charities of TN, Inc.
30 White Bridge Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-3087
Contact Person: Eileen Beehan, Department Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Work in the adult day program; crafts; exercises and other activities.
5084 S. Highland Street
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-5136
Contact Person: Christine McKenny, Director of Social Services
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assisting the director in visiting patients to assess needs, discharge preparation, and help in documentation.
Columbia Volunteer General Hospital - Social Services Department
161 Mount Pelia Road
Martin, Tennessee 38237-3811
(731) 881-4261
Contact Person:
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
421 East 2nd Street
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-3616
Contact Person: Amy McLean, Project Coordinator
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
General office work, assisting project coordinator in school activities related to health.
107 South Court Square
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-7821
Contact Person: Tom Crider
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Take social histories, interview inmates in jail, and work on drug treatment applications.
3101 International Drive
Suite 701
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 479-5700
Contact Person: Lydia Pettijohn, Executive Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Abide by and teach parents the philosophy of positive parenting during home visits. Teach parents alternatives to corporal punishment child development, community resources and home safety.
Family Resource Center-Henry County School
217 Grove Blvd.
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-2938
Contact Person: Martha Smith, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Attend community and school meeting, observe home meetings, and clerical work.
Family Resource Center - Tipton County
1200 McLaughlin Drive
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5770
Contact Person: Karen Phillips, School Social Worker
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Shadow and help in any way including minor clerical work.
Family Resource Center-Trenton Special School
1018 South High Street
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 885-9496
Contact Person: Peggy Davis, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assist staff in providing services to students and families, all activities being supervised by staff.
P.O. Box 1030
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-1220
Contact Person: Julie Brewer, Director of Social Services
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Dispensing of social service duties, patient interviewing, resource contact, financial counseling, discharge planning, and required documentation of social service casework.
P.O. Box 769
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-2450
Contact Person: Mary Doberts, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assist in admissions, meetings, filing, and visiting residents
1804 Highway 45 Bypass Suite 100
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-4220
Contact Person: Diana Douglas/Pat Bard
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assists social service department and assessments, resources, both active and bereaved families.
JACOA - Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
900 East Chester Street
Jackson, Tennessee 38301
(731) 423-3653
Fax: (731) 422-2820
Contact Person: Joe Pickens, LCSW or Ben Miller, BSSW
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description: See web page: http://www.jacoa.org
Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children, Department for Social Services
P.O. Box 1266
417 Main St.
Fulton, KY 42041
(502) 472-1850
Contact Person: Ruth Ann Roberts, Family Services Office Supervisor
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
Job Description: Assist social worker or supervisor with case work. Volunteer may work with clients, research background on clients, and do reports on clients.
Agency Program and Learning Opportunities: Investigations of Child and Adult abuse and/or neglect. Assesing families, developing case plans, and implementing services.
Special Requirements of Students:
Students must be: 1.)able to work in client's home, 2.) able to follow outlines to complete tasks, and 3.) be able to develop relationships with all types of people.
200 East College Street
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Contact Person: Charlotte Vaughn, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Student will help with parenting education and parent/child interaction. Assist in monitoring progress of behaviors and academics in both parent and child.
Life Choices Pregnancy Support Center
503 Tucker Street
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-4673
Contact Person: Natalie Wilson, Executive Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Clerical work, answering phone, peer counseling, and coordination with fundraising events.
1620 North Clover Street
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-8004
Contact Person: David Johnson, Administrator
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Aid in senior citizen social activities such as exercise and field trips.
158 Mount. Pelia Road
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 881-0503
Contact Person: Judy Spears
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assist the social worker and other supervisors. Also help with clerical work.
134 East Heights Drive
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 881-3186
Contact Person: April Curlin, BSSW, Coordinator
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Work at Martin Housing White House Community Center home 2:30 to 5:30pm on any day of the week (Monday-Friday), work includes tutoring, activities, nutritional planning, and play supervision.
699 B Suite 2 North Lindell Street
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 881-3900
Contact Person: Bea Doster, Coordinator
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Interaction with senior adults and their daily activites.
938 A Walnut Ave. West
McKenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-7170
Contact Person: Josephine Wright, Center Coordinator
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Work with children in classrooms and do clerical work.
Memphis Mental Health Institute
865 Popular Ave.
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 524-1228
Contact Person: Odean Rasberry, Director of Social Services
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Volunteers are treated as employees-attend staff meetings, staff training and will be part of a program unit.
7060 East Van Hook
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0321
Contact Person: Marilyn Goodman
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Volunteers can work in large group setting, meet ad greet people appropriately, maintain confidentiality, use a computer and follow instructions.
1808 West End Avenue #805
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 321-5095
Contact Person: Karen Franklin, Executive Director
Three Hour Field Placement: No
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Social Work Professional Association, administrative and policy focused work.
415 Seven Hawks Lane
Wavely, TN 37185
(931) 296-1183
Contact Person: Kim Stanfield, Lead Therapist
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Clerical work, shadowing/helping out when needed under supervision. Cognitive Behavioral Modification program; individual, group, and family therapy. Help with treatment plans and other documents.
3233 Shaw Rd.
Melber, KY. 42069
(270) 674-6061
Contact Person: Carole Valencia
Other Potential Contact Person: Tracey Wyatt
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Description:
Provide assistance with supervising residents, assist in transport, perform clerical and some other work. Will be a part of a treatment team, learn the process for working with youth and perform paperwork.
Northwest Community Service Agency
1604 E. Reelfoot Avenue
Union City, TN. 38281
(731) 884-2640
Fax: (731) 884-2644
Contact Person: Tina Williams, Director of Family Services
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Description:
Work with case managers in prevention services and prevent children from state custody in 9 counties in West Tennessee
Northwest Tennessee Area Agency on Aging
P.O. Box 463
Martin, TN. 38237
(731) 881-4213
Contact Person: Susanne Hill, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Field Placement: Yes
General Description:
Need to have the ability to work well with the public and the aging population.
1084 East County Home Rd.
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-9065
Contact Person: Susan Williams
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Counseling with residents and their families, paperwork and clerical work.
Pathways, Inc.
457 Hannings Lane
P.O. Box 530
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 881-3854
Contact Person: Debra Powell, Clinical Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Shadow supervisors and case managers. Children and youth case management services for ages 5-18. Intensive Family Preservation services.
Pathways, Inc.
238 Summar Drive
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 935-8908
Contact Person: Dena Zipp
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Shadow supervisors and case managers. Children and youth case management services for ages 5-18. Intensive Family Preservation services.
1284 Hwy. 45 Bypass North
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2316
Contact Person: Rebecca Elam, Residential Coordinator
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Clerical work, shadow social worker with routine daily activities. Assist personnel with daily activities, learn program that agency uses.
Quinco Counseling Center
45 Executive Drive, Suite A
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2111
Contact Person: Traci Chapman, LCSW, OPT
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assist in respite program, provide activities for youth with behavioral and emotional problems. Serve children and youth through OPT, case management, group home, planned respite and in home services.
10710 Highway 64
Bolivar, TN 38008-3587
(731) 658-6113 or toll free 1-800-532-6339
Contact Person: Barry Hale, LCSW, Executive Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
see web page: http://www.bhillc.org/quincoweb
Also locations in Chester, Decatur, Hardin, Henderson, Madison, and McNairy Counties
6923 Minnick Elbridge Rd.
Obion, TN 38240
(731) 538-9970
Contact Person: Dale Mills, Executive Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: No
General Job Description:
Varies with area of interest. For example, child care or senior citizens center.
4890 Ross Rd.
Memphis, TN 38141
(901) 369-1990
Contact Person: Crystal Tharp
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Counsel students on a one-on-one basis and with family: meet with school social worker and attend administration meetings.
254 N. Woodlawn
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Contact Person: Kellie Sims, Social Worker
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Work with children on a one-to-one basis under supervision to enhance academic goals. Link families with outside resources in the community, such as We Care, DHS, and counseling agencies.
South Central Community Service Agency
P.O. Box 459
Columbia, TN. 38401
(931) 375-2000
Contact Person: Jeanene Waldrum, BSW
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Shadowing for home visits, assistance with file maintenance, faxing, filing, and other clerical work.
Provides non-custodial/prevention services to families at risk of entering state custody. Assessments are performed and services are mobilized in their homes.
Southwest Agency on Aging and Disability
27 Conrad Drive, Suite 150
Jackson, TN. 38305
(731) 668-6414
Contact Person: Anne Mayo, District Public Guardian
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: No
General Job Description:
Clerical Work, shadowing personnel, learning about case management, and care.
Tennessee Department of Children's Services
1023 Mineral Wells Avenue, Suite F
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 644-7376
Contact Person: Rebecca Davenport
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assist case managers and clerical work.
Tennessee Rehabilitation Center at Camden
560 Benton Industrial Road
Camden, TN 38320
(731) 584-7015
Contact Person: Michelle Busby, Manager
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Help supervise people with disabilities to develop basic work and daily living skills and some clerical work with documentation.
Tina Turner Family Center / Child Abuse Prevention
203 Anthony Street
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8782
Contact Person: Mary Gesford
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Serve as parent aides to families, assisting them in accessing needed resources throughout the community and may help in group work activities.
1105 Sunswept
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-6400
Contact Person: Stacy Gill
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: No
General Job Description:
Help with activities, work with social workers to better understand their job in the health field.
1630 Reelfoot Ave.
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-8095
Contact Person: Kristy Henson, Social Service Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Shadow social workers, learn about the admitting process and insurance agencies such as Tenn Care and Medicaid.
P.O. Box 1128
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 881-3193
Contact Person: Shannon Hill, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: This varies as it is done through the corporate level.
General Job Description:
Helps complete social histories, in room visitation, and assists with planned activities.
530 North Lindell Street
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 881-6257
Contact Person: Betty Baker, Coordinator
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Help sort clothes for distribution, gather home furnishing, furniture, etc. for people in need. Call ahead to setup volunteer schedule.
Weakley County Alternative School
309 Courthouse Square
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3979
Contact Person: Joyce Hale, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: No
General Job Description:
Volunteer to assist students in their academics and with other specified activities.
P.O Box 787
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3158
Contact Person: David McBride, Administrator
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Shadow social worker in their daily work schedule.
2055 Highway 45 By-Pass
P.O Box 106
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0537
Contact Person: Shirely Smith, Director
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Assist in clerical work and work with individuals to do craft projects and shadow social worker.
3700 Youth Town Road
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 988-5251
Contact Person: Donna Cotton, MSW
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Shadow staff, office work, sit in on groups, help nurse with medical records, make phone calls and fund-raising.
1209 U.S. Highway 641 St.
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 641-4168
Contact Person: Ellie Barnes, Supervisor
Three Hour Field Placement: Yes
Internship Placement: Yes
General Job Description:
Shadowing, mentoring residents and clerical work.