Assessment Specialist 1, LPC or LCSW - Night Shift (7p - 7a)

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Organization:

VPH Admissions/Reception

Job Summary:

* This is a night shift position, working 7pm - 7am; nights will vary with some on weeknights and some weekend nights* Either LPC or LCSW Required

Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments utilizing the DSM, implements group, family and individual psychotherapeutic interventions including crisis intervention, develops treatment plans and disposition plans. Maintains contact with family and community agencies and makes referrals. Actively collaborates with team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals. Represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees/task forces.

Department Summary
Our Psychiatric Assessment Service provides care for patients with immediate behavioral health care needs. We offer immediate help in situations including suicide attempt/thoughts of suicide, depression, anxiety, unusual or unrealistic thinking, physical and/or sexual abuse. and drug or alcohol abuse. We accept calls for assessment any time of day or night.

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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 • 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. • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient diagnosis in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • Clinical Counseling (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving