Social Worker, LCSW-Emergency Dept 1p-1a

vumc.org; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health’s Emergency Department seeks a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to provide advanced psychosocial assessment and targeted intervention for patients and families in crisis. The role supports discharge planning, care coordination, and collaboration with the treatment team to improve patient outcomes.

This full-time position in Nashville, TN operates from 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM, offering opportunities for professional growth within a respected academic health system committed to

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee.
• Master's degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum two years of relevant social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced psychosocial assessment and brief targeted intervention for patients and families.
• Develops discharge and disposition plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Supports education and case consultation with patients, families, and staff.
• Leads and participates in system improvement initiatives as needed.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Social Worker, LCSW-Emergency Dept 1p-1a### Social Worker, LCSW-Emergency Dept 1p-1aApply: Nashville, TN: Full time: Posted Today: R-71112**Discover Vanderbilt Health**: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.**Organization:**TMO/UM Team F**Job Summary:**JOB SUMMARY Provides advanced psychosocial assessment of and brief targeted intervention for social, emotional, and environmental issues that impact client/family ability to optimally benefit from care. Implements family and individual psychotherapeutic interventions including supportive counseling and crisis intervention. Assists with develop of discharge and disposition plans. Actively collaborates with team to meet client care, outcome management and system improvement goals. Represents the Social Work department on institutional committees/task forces. Provides leadership for department committees/workgroups. Supports social work staff in meeting administrative and clinical standards and/or requirements..KEY 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.• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES• Risk Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates full command of risk management in situations of a difficult nature for a major problem. Conducts analysis, identification, planning and control of risk management procedures and practices at the functional unit level that can adversely impact the business. Conducts prevention, contingency planning and preparation of alternatives for normal problems. Displays knowledge of common risk identification methods such as objectives-based, scenario-based, taxonomy-based and common-risk checking.• Clinical Counseling (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.• Crisis Intervention (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of crisis intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.• Patient Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Demonstrates experience in the evaluation process. Demonstrates a solid understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to the diagnosis. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient evaluations without requiring support and instruction from others.• Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.**Core Accountabilities:**Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.**Core Capabilities :**Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.**Position Qualifications:****Responsibilities:****Certifications:**LIC-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee**Work Experience:**Relevant Work Experience **Experience Level :**2 years**Education:**Master's*This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.**Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.*