Social Workers for hire in Knoxville, TN
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree
- 10%
- Doctorate
- 8%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
The Home Depot
Gentiva
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 44%
- 2-5 years
- 22%
- More than 5 years
- 22%
Browse Indeed's database of 424 profiles for Social Workers in Knoxville, TN
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Social Worker: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Knoxville, TN: $38,609 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $28,031 – $53,178 yearly
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MST Therapist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCase ManagementDrivingHome CareLifeSet Specialist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationLMSWCPRSocial Work LicenseSkills
Behavioral HealthIndividual Group CounselingGroup Facilitation in TherapyGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyIndividual CounselingPrimary Therapist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Licensed PharmacistClinical Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerLMSWCPRSocial Work LicenseSkills
Addiction CounselingSubstance AbuseExperience Working with Individuals with Substance Use DisordersCase ManagementPsychodynamic TherapyIndividual Group CounselingPrivate Practitioner, LCSW
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Licensed Certified Social WorkerClinical Social WorkerLMSWRNAEDFirst Aid Certification+9 moreSkills
Case ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareIndividual Group CounselingSocial WorkAddiction CounselingBehavioral Coach
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT)CPIMaster's DegreeLMSWCognitive Behavioral TherapyCognitive-Behavioral FrameworkSkills
Individual Group CounselingGroup Facilitation in TherapyGroup TherapyGroup CounselingCognitive-Behavioral FrameworkCognitive Behavioral TherapyOutpatient Therapist
Knoxville, Tennessee
Licenses & certifications
LMSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerDriver's LicenseEMDR CertificationSocial Work LicenseSkills
Person-Centered TherapyCommunication SkillsMental Health and Behavioral CarePublic Mental HealthWorking with Individuals with Mental Health ConditionsBehavioral Health
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What's the average time to fill a social worker role?
The average time to fill a social worker role is 63 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do social workers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a social worker include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for social workers?
Common licenses or certifications for social workers include: Social Work License, LMSW and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What are some job titles related to social workers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to social workers include: outpatient therapist, LCSW and behavioral coach.
What level of education is common for a social worker?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a social worker in Knoxville, TN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a social worker?
Most social workers have 14 years of professional experience.
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