Social Worker

Ascension • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.
• Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred. ACM also accepted.
• Certified Social Worker preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of experience 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level