Licensed Mental Health Professional-LCSW or LPC Social Work

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Licensed Mental Health Professional works in Vanderbilt Health’s Partial Hospitalized Program. The role performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments using the DSM-V; develops treatment and disposition plans; and provides group, family, and individual psychotherapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention. The professional maintains contact with families and community agencies, makes referrals, and represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees and task forces. The position conducts initial assessments and develops plans of care in accordance with Tennessee Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission, and CMS best-practice guidelines, within the scope of the professional’s Tennessee license. It provides targeted evidence-based interventions, supports transitions to appropriate levels of care through in-person, telephone, or telehealth contact, and serves as a clinical liaison among patients, families, treatment teams, and community partners. The role also contributes to process improvement and shared decision-making, participates in required supervision, and maintains confidentiality and professional ethical standards. The role requires a master’s degree and the stated Tennessee licensure credentials. The job posting lists an experience level of less than one year. Vanderbilt Health describes a comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is less than one year.
Licensed Professional Counselor—Mental Health Services Provider Temporary License (LPC-MHSP TEMP), State of Tennessee, or Licensed Master of Social Work (LIC-LMSW), Tennessee.
Ability to perform patient documentation, diagnosis, assessment, clinical counseling, crisis intervention, and risk management at the described intermediate capability level.

Responsibilities

Perform behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments utilizing the DSM-V.
Develop treatment plans, disposition plans, and plans of care.
Implement group, family, and individual psychotherapeutic interventions, including crisis intervention.
Provide targeted evidence-based interventions in clinical practice.
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, the treatment team, and the community.
Represent the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees and 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 relevant professional association codes of ethics.