Social Worker

Ascension•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing essential support to patients and their families within a healthcare setting. The Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments to understand complex emotional, psychological, and physical issues, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and reevaluate care plans. Key responsibilities include advocating for patient rights, connecting patients with community resources for various needs, and offering crisis intervention during challenging times such as new diagnoses or grief.

Requirements

Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Bachelor Social Worker credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Social Workers obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.
Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Psychosocial Assessment: Evaluating complex emotional, psychological, and physical issues to determine the support needed for both patients and their families.
Interdisciplinary Care Planning: Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to develop and reevaluate individualized care plans from admission through discharge.
Patient Advocacy: Ensuring the medical system respects patient rights and preferences, especially in difficult cases involving ethics, end-of-life decisions, or abuse/neglect.
Resource Coordination: Connecting patients with community resources for financial assistance, housing, food, and long-term care placement (e.g., skilled nursing or rehab).
Crisis Intervention: Providing immediate emotional support and counseling for patients and families facing a new diagnosis, grief, or major life changes.