Assessment Specialist- Pediatric ED- Nightshift, LMSW, LCSW, LPC

Key Responsibilities

• Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission, IPFQR, HBIPS, and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
• Provides targeted evidence based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
• Facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care via in person, telephone or telehealth contact.
• Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
• Acts as clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team and community.
• 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

Technical Capabilities

• Patient Documentation (Intermediate)
• Patient Assessment (Intermediate)
• Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate)
• Clinical Counseling (Intermediate)
• Crisis Intervention (Intermediate)

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements.
• Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Certifications - Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Serivces Provider Temporary License (LPC - MHSP TEMP), Licensed Master of Social Work - Tennessee
• Experience Level: 1 year
• Education: Master's