Licensed Master Social Worker

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: Full-Time, Days
• Hospital: St Thomas West
• Location: Nashville, TN
  Ascension St Thomas West is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) skilled in patient care. Guided by our mission we are here to help individuals fulfill their life’s potential in their healthcare journey. The right candidate for this position has integrity, commitment, compassion, professionalism and responsiveness to diverse needs.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
• Clinical Counselor obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Bachelor Social Worker credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Social Workers obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patient, from admission to discharge.

• Create plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
• Serve as a resource to assess, evaluate, recommend and treat legal, neglect, substance abuse, crisis, psychosocial and various adjustment needs
• Advocate for resources and removal of barriers.
• Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and re-evaluation of health plan.
• Act as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, complex level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.