Social Worker, LCSW

Vanderbilt Health • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

• LIC-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee
• Master's degree
• 2 years of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to The Joint Commission and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
• Completes psychosocial assessments and assists team with the development of the plan of care.
• Provides education and or consultation to clients and families, treatment team and community.
• 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.
• Participates and collaborates in system improvement goals.
• Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
• Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees