LMSW or LCSW Social Worker-Inpatient Geriatrics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) in Nashville, Tennessee, is a leading institution dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. VUMC fosters a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged, aiming to create an environment where everyone can thrive and their uniqueness is celebrated. The organization is committed to the principle that employees are part of something bigger than themselves, taking pride in their work and striving for continuous improvement. The mission of Vanderbilt's health system is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

Master's degree
Relevant Work Experience
2 years of experience
LIC-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee
LIC-Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider - Licensure-Others
Demonstrates mastery of crisis intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others.
Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others.
Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
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.
Demonstrates full command of risk management in situations of a difficult nature for a major problem.
Conducts analysis, identification, planning and control of risk management procedures and practices at the functional unit level that can adversely impact the business.
Conducts prevention, contingency planning and preparation of alternatives for normal problems.
Displays knowledge of common risk identification methods such as objectives-based, scenario-based, taxonomy-based and common-risk checking.
Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others.
Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Demonstrates mastery of patient diagnosis in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others.
Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature.
Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others.
Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Responsibilities

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 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 the 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 that meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
Provides leadership and supervision within the 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.