Social Worker, LCSW-Women's Health Heart Program-Hybrid

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides advanced psychosocial assessment and brief, targeted interventions for social, emotional, and environmental issues that affect clients’ and families’ ability to benefit from care. Implements individual and family interventions, including supportive counseling and crisis intervention, and assists with discharge and disposition planning. Collaborates with the care team to support client care, outcome management, and system improvement. Represents the Social Work department on institutional committees and task forces, provides leadership for department committees and workgroups, and supports social work staff in meeting administrative and clinical standards. The role provides initial assessments and develops plans of care in accordance with The Joint Commission and CMS best-practice guidelines and the scope of the employee’s Tennessee license. It includes educating and consulting with clients, families, treatment teams, and community partners; applying evidence-based interventions; facilitating transitions to appropriate levels of care through in-person, telephone, or telehealth contact; and acting as a clinical liaison. The position also contributes to process improvement and shared decision-making, provides leadership and supervision within the scope of licensure, maintains confidentiality under Tennessee law, and upholds professional ethical standards. Additional duties may be assigned. The position requires a Tennessee LCSW or eligibility for reciprocity from another state within six months. Two years of relevant work experience and a master’s degree are listed. Experience in women’s health and/or obstetrics is strongly preferred, as is experience navigating insurance, childcare, and transportation resources for patients and families. The role is described as hybrid.

Requirements

Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-TN), or eligible for reciprocity from another state within six months.
Two years of relevant work experience.
Master’s degree.
Experience navigating insurance, childcare, and transportation resources for patients and families.

Nice To Haves

Experience in women’s health and/or obstetrics is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide initial assessments and develop plans of care consistent with Joint Commission and CMS best-practice guidelines and the scope of Tennessee licensure.
Complete psychosocial assessments and assist the care team with developing plans of care.
Provide education and consultation to clients, families, the treatment team, and the community.
Deliver targeted, evidence-based interventions in clinical practice.
Facilitate transitions to appropriate levels of care through in-person, telephone, or telehealth contact.
Act as a clinical liaison among patients, families, the treatment team, and the community.
Collaborate on system improvement goals, process improvement initiatives, and shared decision-making.
Participate in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
Provide leadership and supervision within the scope of licensure to meet departmental needs.
Represent the Social Work department on institutional committees and task forces, and lead department committees or workgroups.
Support social work staff in meeting administrative and clinical standards and requirements.
Maintain confidentiality and privilege in accordance with Tennessee state codes and statutes, and uphold applicable professional ethical standards.