Licensed Mental Health Professional-LCSW or LPC Social Work

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Professional in the Partial Hospitalized Program performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments using the DSM-V; implements group, family, and individual psychotherapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention; and develops treatment and disposition plans. The role maintains contact with families and community agencies, makes referrals, and represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees or task forces. The professional provides initial assessments and plans of care in accordance with Tennessee Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission, and CMS best-practice guidelines, and within the scope of their Tennessee license. Responsibilities also include providing targeted evidence-based interventions, facilitating transitions to appropriate levels of care through in-person, telephone, or telehealth contact, and serving as a clinical liaison among patients, families, the treatment team, and community partners. The role participates in process-improvement initiatives and shared decision-making, attends supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards, maintains confidentiality and privilege under Tennessee law, and follows applicable professional ethical standards. The position calls for capabilities in patient documentation, diagnosis, assessment, risk management, clinical counseling, and crisis intervention, with peer leadership identified at the novice level. Vanderbilt Health describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with a focus on compassionate care, education, research, and professional growth.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Tennessee Licensed Master of Social Work (LIC-LMSW) or Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselor–Mental Health Service Provider Temporary License (LPC-MHSP TEMP).

Responsibilities

Perform behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments using the DSM-V.
Implement group, family, and individual psychotherapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention.
Develop treatment plans and disposition plans.
Provide initial assessments and develop plans of care according to applicable Tennessee Department of Mental Health, Joint Commission, and CMS best-practice guidelines and within the scope of the employee’s license.
Provide targeted evidence-based interventions in clinical practice with patients.
Facilitate transitions to appropriate levels of care through in-person, telephone, or telehealth contact.
Act as a clinical liaison with patients, families, the treatment team, and community partners.
Maintain contact with families and community agencies and make referrals.
Represent the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees or task forces.
Participate in process-improvement initiatives and shared decision-making.
Engage in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
Maintain confidentiality and privilege in accordance with Tennessee state codes and statutes.
Uphold ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association codes of ethics.