LMSW/LCSW Licensed Mental Health Professional-PRN-Day Shift Available

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMSW/LCSW) for a PRN position with day shift availability. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a leading institution dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. This role involves performing behavioral health diagnostic and psycho-social assessments, implementing therapeutic interventions, developing treatment and disposition plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The professional will also maintain contact with community agencies, make referrals, and represent the behavioral health enterprise on committees. VUMC is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated, emphasizing a mission of making health care personal.

Requirements

Master's degree (Required)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee (LIC-LCSW)
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Services Provider Temporary License (LPC - MHSP TEMP) - State of Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Demonstrates mastery of patient diagnosis in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Demonstrates full command of risk management in situations of a difficult nature for a major problem.
Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Demonstrates mastery of crisis intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature.

Nice To Haves

Peer Leadership (Novice): Establishes personal goals, as a member of a team, which takes the needs of others into consideration. Works well with others in a team environment as a member of a self-managed work team, in rotational assignments or as part of a project team selected from a "pool" of peers. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required. Accepts constructive criticism from team members and modifies tasks, deliverables and/or behavior accordingly. Sensitive to the goals and needs of peers. Helps others without being directed to do so and goes out of the way to contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psycho-social assessments utilizing the DSM-V.
Implements group, family, and individual psycho therapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention.
Develops treatment plans and disposition plans.
Maintains contact with family and community agencies and makes referrals.
Actively collaborates with the team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals.
Represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees/task forces.
Provides initial assessment and develops a plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission, and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
Provides targeted evidence-based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
Facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care via in person, telephone, or telehealth contact.
Acts as a clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team, and community.
Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
Upholds ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics.
Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.