Social Worker

Social Worker

Requirements

• Must be proficient in performing behavioral health diagnostic and psycho-social assessments utilizing the DSM-V
• Must be able to implement group, family, and individual psycho therapeutic interventions including crisis intervention
• Must develop treatment plans and disposition plans
• Must maintain contact with family and community agencies and make referrals
• Must uphold ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics
• Must demonstrate mastery of patient documentation, diagnosis, assessment, risk management, clinical counseling, and crisis intervention at an intermediate level

Responsibilities

• Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission and CMS Best Practice Guidelines
• 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
• Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making
• Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards
• Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.