LMSW or LCSW Social Worker-Inpatient Geriatrics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments utilizing the DSM, implements group, family and individual psychotherapeutic interventions including crisis intervention, develops treatment plans and disposition plans. Maintains contact with family and community agencies and makes referrals. Actively collaborates with team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals. Represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees/task forces.

Requirements

LIC-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee
LIC-Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
2 years experience
Master's degree

Nice To Haves

Crisis Intervention (Intermediate)
Clinical Counseling (Intermediate)
Peer Leadership (Novice)
Risk Management (Intermediate)
Patient Assessment (Intermediate)
Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate)
Patient Documentation (Intermediate)

Responsibilities

Provides initial assessment and develops 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 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.
Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
Provides leadership and supervision within scope of license to meet departmental needs.
Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.
Upholds ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics.