Licensed Clinical Social Workers in Tennessee
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5,685
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
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Accepting patients
65%
Most common: LCSW
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About licensed clinical social workers in Tennessee
Tennessee is home to 5,685 licensed licensed clinical social workers, one of the larger licensed clinical social worker workforces in the country. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is LCSW (65%), which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) is the second most common at 12%.
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine train licensed clinical social workers in the state. Notable hospitals include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Health systems such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare, and Ballad Health employ many of the state's licensed clinical social workers.
12% accept Medicare. Patients with TennCare should verify coverage directly, as not all licensed clinical social workers participate. The most widely accepted carriers include qhp-14002, unitedhealthcare, qhp-17091, cigna, and medicare.
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Frequently asked questions about licensed clinical social workers in Tennessee
Tennessee has 5,685 licensed licensed clinical social workers. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of licensed clinical social workers in Tennessee are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among licensed clinical social workers in Tennessee include qhp-14002, unitedhealthcare, qhp-17091, cigna, and medicare. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
A session copay is $20 to $50 with insurance. Self-pay rates are $80 to $150 per session. Community mental health centers charge $20 to $80 on a sliding scale. Actual costs in Tennessee depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Social workers are generally the most affordable type of licensed therapist. Community mental health centers employ social workers and offer income-based sliding-scale fees. Many LCSWs in private practice also reserve sliding-scale slots.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Tennessee has 5,685 licensed clinical social workers. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMSW stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Tennessee, 65% hold the LCSW credential and 12% hold LMSW. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
12% of licensed clinical social workers in Tennessee accept Medicare. Medicare Part B covers clinical social worker services at 80% of the approved amount. You pay the 20% coinsurance after meeting the Part B deductible. No referral is needed to see a social worker under Medicare. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some licensed clinical social workers in Tennessee accept TennCare, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers LCSW therapy in all states. Coverage includes individual and group therapy. Co-pays are minimal or zero for most Medicaid recipients. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm TennCare participation before scheduling.
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Insurance & Licensed Clinical Social Worker coverage
Top accepted carriers in Tennessee include qhp-14002, unitedhealthcare, qhp-17091, cigna, and medicare.
Most insurance plans cover therapy with licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs). Social workers are one of the most widely covered mental health provider types. Verify your plan covers outpatient mental health services and check whether the social worker is in-network. Mental health parity laws require most plans to cover mental health at the same level as physical health. Community mental health centers often accept Medicaid and offer sliding-scale fees.
