Clinical Assessment & Crisis Intervention Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a behavioral health professional to perform diagnostic and psychosocial assessments, implement individual/group/family therapies, and coordinate with families and community agencies. The role includes crisis intervention, treatment planning, and safeguarding patient information per regulatory standards.

The candidate will collaborate with the care team, support process improvements, and provide leadership within the licensed scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure in Tennessee.
• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in behavioral health.
• Ability to assess, plan and implement psychosocial treatments and crisis care.

Responsibilities

• Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments using DSM.
• Implements group, family and individual therapy; crisis intervention.
• Develops treatment and disposition plans; coordinates with family and agencies.
• Maintains professional documentation meeting regulatory standards.
• Acts as clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team and community.
• Participates in process improvement and team leadership within license scope.

Skills

Peer Leadership

Risk Management

Clinical Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Patient Diagnosis

Patient Assessment

Patient Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in social work or counseling

TN licensure eligibility (LCSW/LPC)

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a behavioral health professional to perform diagnostic and psychosocial assessments, implement individual/group/family therapies, and coordinate with families and community agencies. The role includes crisis intervention, treatment planning, and safeguarding patient information per regulatory standards.

The candidate will collaborate with the care team, support process improvements, and provide leadership within the licensed scope of practice.