Mental Health Clinician-PYS MNPS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician in Nashville, Tennessee. VUMC is a community dedicated to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research. The Psychiatry Mental Health Center is looking for a professional to perform diagnostic assessments and therapeutic treatments, including crisis intervention with some guidance. This role involves maintaining contact with families and community agencies, making referrals, and providing initial assessments with a plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health Best Practice Guidelines. The clinician will provide targeted evidence-based interventions, act as a clinical liaison, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Allied health professionals are crucial to VUMC's reputation for excellence, making it a major center for patient referrals from the Mid-South.

Requirements

Patient Assessment (Novice)
Clinical Counseling (Novice)
Patient Diagnosis (Novice)
Peer Leadership (Fundamental Awareness)
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
Master's degree

Nice To Haves

Works well with others.
Is receptive to ideas and suggestions from team members.
Meets with peers and others whenever necessary.
Shares ideas and workload with members of the team.
Demonstrates initiative when dealing with others.
Strives to overcome assignment obstacles before seeking support.

Responsibilities

Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health Best Practice Guidelines.
Provides targeted evidence based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
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.