Interviews and assesses patients and/or patients family caregivers and/or legal representatives.
Determines prioritizes provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.
Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. Consults with healthcare team members to promote monitor and evaluate compliance with patients treatment plan.
Assists with discharge planning and processes. Identifies appropriate resources including transportation housing healthcare and social/spiritual services and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.
Takes Lead role in social work support for psychiatric patient population.
Supervises and/or trains new staff students and interns.
Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.
Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.
Minimum EducationMasters degree in Social Work Required
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required SkillsCertifications:
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) Required within 90 days of hire if not current upon hire.
Required SkillsLicenses: State of Tennessee Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Required
Minimum Work Experience
Three years of clinical experience in as a Social Worker Required
Psychiatric Social Work experience Required