Social Worker, LCSW

Tech Requirements

• 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.

Technical Capabilities

• Clinical Counseling (Intermediate)
• Crisis Intervention (Intermediate)
• Patient Evaluation (Intermediate)
• Patient Assessment (Intermediate)

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.

Aids in the development of discharge and disposition plans.

Actively collaborates with the 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

• Completes psychosocial assessments and assists the team in the development of the plan of care.
• Provides education and/or consultation to clients and families, treatment teams, and the 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 a clinical liaison with patients, families, treatment teams, and the 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 the scope of license to meet departmental needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.
• Holds up to ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics.

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

• Serving Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
• Solving Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
• Offering 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; Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability; Stewards organizational resources; Makes data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates new ideas; Applies technology; Adapts to change.

Position Qualifications

• LIC - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee
• Experience Level: 2 years
• Education: Master's