Licensed Mental Health Professional 1 PRN-2

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Professional performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments using the DSM-V and develops treatment and disposition plans. The role provides group, family, and individual psychotherapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention, and makes referrals while maintaining contact with families and community agencies. The professional collaborates with the care team on patient care management and system improvement goals and represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees and task forces. The position provides initial assessments and plans of care in accordance with Tennessee Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission, and CMS best-practice guidelines, within the scope of the clinician’s Tennessee license. It delivers evidence-based interventions, facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care through in-person, telephone, or telehealth contact, and acts as a clinical liaison among patients, families, treatment teams, and community partners. The role also participates in process improvement and shared decision-making, completes required supervision, follows professional ethical standards, and maintains confidentiality and privilege under Tennessee law.

Requirements

Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LIC-LCSW) certification.
Master’s degree required.
Less than one year of relevant work experience is listed as the experience level.

Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments using the DSM-V.
Develop treatment plans, disposition plans, and plans of care in accordance with applicable guidelines and the scope of licensure.
Provide group, family, and individual psychotherapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention and targeted evidence-based interventions.
Facilitate transitions to appropriate levels of care through in-person, telephone, or telehealth contact.
Maintain contact with families and community agencies and make referrals.
Act as a clinical liaison among patients, families, treatment teams, and community partners.
Collaborate with the team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals.
Participate in process improvement initiatives, shared decision-making, and institutional and community committees or task forces.
Engage in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
Uphold relevant professional association ethical standards and maintain confidentiality and privilege in accordance with Tennessee codes and statutes.