Social Worker Jobs in Tennessee

Job Title: Social Worker - Case Management- FT Days Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Chattanooga, TN Description: TheSocial Workerworks with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team to develop a plan for each patient from admission to discharge. The tasks and responsibilities include:Performs continuous assessments and evaluations to ensure patient is progressing towards desired outcomes.Assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members.Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care.Collaborates and consults with physicians on patients progress and discharge planning needs.Performs utilization review ensuring admissions meet criteria for appropriateness of care and medical necessity.Manages the process to review and, as appropriate, appeal denials received from payors.Coordinates the discharge planning process ensuring involvement of all members of the healthcare team. Counsels with patients and family members in decision making and in meeting psycho social needs of the patient.Maintains knowledge of resources and facilities available to patients and family members.Collaborates with personnel at other facilities to coordinate smooth and effective patient transfers and transitions.Compiles, evaluates, and reports statistics to members of the team and utilizes the information to facilitate process improvement activities.Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Title: Master Social Worker Company: UNITY HOSPICE CARE Location: Memphis, TN Description: UNITY HOSPICE CARE WEST MEMPHIS, AR MASTER SOCIAL WORKER Arkansas License Required Call: Register to View Fax: Register to View Register to View Posting provided by:

Job Title: Medical Social Worker - MSW in home care Company: Gentiva Health Services, Inc Location: Tullahoma, TN Description: I believe that better care begins at home.Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence – that’s what Gentiva® patients have come to expect from our social workers for nearly 40 years. Gentiva, America’s homecare leader, has set the clinical standard for today’s fastest-growing segment of healthcare – homecare. By creating innovative solutions that lead to high-quality patient outcomes, Gentiva’s patient-centered approach improves quality of life and independence.  With Gentiva, great healthcare has come home.  I believe I can make a difference.Our clinicians make a real difference in people’s lives every single day.  Gentiva clinicians deliver comprehensive patient-focused services such as nursing, therapy and rehab to more than 500,000 patients a year through a multidisciplinary team approach to care. I believe in working for a company that cares as much as I do. Gentiva offers our social workers a unique employment package that includes:·        Flexible full-time, benefited pay per visit and part-time positions.·        Access to online courses through Gentiva University to earn free credits.·        Greater control of your weekly schedule.·        Comprehensive benefits which include competitive pay with direct deposit, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, a generous PTO package, paid holidays, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and much more.I believe my work is my calling. As a Social Worker, you will: Instruct, treat, observe and evaluate patients exhibiting significant social and emotional problems affecting their health status.Participate in the development and periodic re-evaluation of the physician’s Plan of Treatment.Instruct and counsel patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with the illness.Provide ongoing assessment of patient and family needs and responses to teaching. In addition, a Gentiva Social Worker:Has the autonomy to make individualized patient-centered decisions for optimal clinical care.Works with other highly skilled clinicians through a multi- or interdisciplinary team approach.Benefits from the award-winning Gentiva University for clinical and professional development courses for advanced training and free continuing education credits.Has access to the latest tools, research and techniques through the Gentiva Health Education Center. Qualifications • Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education• A minimum of one year social work experience in a healthcare setting• Current Social Worker license• Home Health experience a plus• Good organizational and communication skillsI believe the best is yet to come.As a Gentiva social worker, we give you everything you need to make the most of your career, including advanced education and training, the latest resources and the industry's highest standards of clinical excellence. When you work for Gentiva Home Health, you can expect more: more opportunities, more challenges, more rewards. That's why Gentiva is the employer of choice for some of today's most experienced and talented social workers. *Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. To learn more, please contact your local recruiter at (toll free) 1.866.GENTIVA. To apply, please go to: www.gentiva.com/jobs.keywords: social work, social worker, MSW, M.S.W., medical social work, medical social worker, master social work, master social worker, medical, medical care, homecare, home care, healthcare, health care, home health, Medicare

Job Title: Social Worker II- Social Work (7p-7a) Company: Vanderbilt University Location: Nashville, TN Description: The Social Worker II provides psychosocial assessment of and brief targeted intervention for social, emotional and environmental issues that impact client/family ability to optimally benefit from care. Actively collaborates with team to meet client care, outcome management and system improvement goals. Minimum Requirements: This position requires a Masters degree in Social Work. The department is seeking candidates with medical social work experience. License Required: Must hold a current Tennessee Social Work Licensure. (Candidates who have recently (within 3 months) graduated from an approved graduate school of social work or have moved to TN from another State (within 3 months of application)are allowed a three month provision to complete/obtain license.) Additional Information: Salary is dependent upon education and experience. This is a full-time position- 40 hrs per week. Shift: 7:00p-7:00a Saturday, Sunday, Monday Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation. Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on Vanderbilt property.

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Kirby Pines Retirement Community Location: Memphis, TN Description: Kirby Pines Estates, a large progressive life care community is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following position: SOCIAL WORKER Provide support to residents and their families in coping with placement in a long-term care facility. Be the understanding, helpful and caring person they turn to at this difficult time. Perform assessment at admission; update as needed. The Social Worker must have knowledge of psychosocial practices applicable to a long-term care environment and be skilled in directing and motivating the staff. Will work cooperatively as a member of a team. Need to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization and maintain confidentiality. Requires a BSSW. Applications and resumes accepted in Human Resource Dept. Mon-Fri, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. or send resume by mail or fax to: Kirby Pines Estates 3535 Kirby Road Memphis, TN 38115 Fax: Register to View EOE/M/F/H/V

Job Title: Social Worker Company: Fresenius Medical Care Location: Morristown, TN Description: Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) has been a global leader in dialysis for over 25 years. With over 2,000 clinics located in communities all across North America, servicing over 161,000 patients, we have a singular focus on dialysis and a determination to help our patients live their lives to the fullest. If you are passionate about your profession and are looking to begin or continue a successful career that will truly make a difference then FMCNA is the place for you. This position will provide psychosocial services to all patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable).  In this position, you will evaluate each patient at admission and formulate appropriate treatment plan, provide ongoing casework and advocacy services for the patient to ameliorate medically related social or emotional problems, inform and clarify for patients and their families the facility policies and resources.  The Social Worker re-evaluates at appropriate intervals those patients not seen on a regular basis as well as maintaining records in accordance with the policies of the Social Service Department and the facility in order to comply with E.S.R.D. regulations. Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work.  Certification: Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure if applicable. Experience with renal patients or other physically ill population preferred. We offer a generous compensation and benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401K match, profit sharing, short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and 5 weeks paid time off! Fresenius Medical Care North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Social Worker - PRN Company: Location: Nashville, TN Description: Rolling Hills Hospital opened January 16, 2009.   We are an 80-bed acute care facility that provides quality behavioral healthcare and treatment for: · Geriatric · Adult · Adolescent · Dual Diagnosis To provide quality case management and psychotherapeutic services to all patient populations and their families; to serve as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization?s treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families. Qualifications:  · Knowledge of developmental psychology and needs of various populations. ·  Knowledge of short term/stabilization mental health treatment. · Professional verbal and written skills needed for communicating the patient status, and treatment needs to payers, families, professionals, paraprofessionals employees of the hospital, and members of the patient's community. · Able to maintain professional records and patient confidentiality and ability to maintain professional relationships with staff and patients. · Knowledge of appropriate assessments, diagnoses, and interventions with patients. · Knowledge of milieu management. · Able to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families. · Skills in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation. · Other duties as assigned.   Education/Training:   · Master?s Degree in Social Work   Licensure/Certification:   · CPI Certification within 90 days of hire · Licensure preferred   Experience:   · Knowledge consistent with the disabilities and ages of patients in RHH programs preferred To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE

Job Title: Physical Therapist and Medical Social Worker Company: Location: Cookeville, TN Description: We're growing! We are currently looking for PRN Physical Therapists and Medical Social Workers to join our home health care agency. Our coverage areas include Wilson, Rutherford, Dekalb, Putnam, Smith, Jackson, Trousdale, Macon, Sumner, and Robertson Counties. We offer great pay and we are on a paperless system. Please email resume to Register to View to be considered for a position or to request an application.

Job Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Company: Hospital Jobs Online Location: Clarksville, TN Description: Company: Sterling Medical Corporation Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker JobID: Register to View 7237 City: Clarksville State: TN Description: Full Time, M-F, Days with some travel required Civilian position working at Ft. Campbell, KY outpatient clinic Screen, assess and treat active duty soldiers to identify complex behavioral health conditions that may negatively impact a service member's ability to complete their military duties.

Job Title: BSW, Social Worker, Crossroads Hospice, Memphis Company: Crossroads Hospice Location: Memphis, TN Description: If You Believe Death is Merely a Clinical Phenomenon, Then You Are Obviously Not a  Social WorkerCrossroads Hospice of Memphis is now accepting applications for a hospice social worker. If you have a BSW from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, have two to three years work experience in hospital, hospice, long-term care or related fields and would like to work where social work is appreciated as a critical component of a truly interdisciplinary approach to patient care, then you need to explore a career change working for Crossroads Hospice! No other national hospice provider in the U.S. today has a higher staffing ratio for social workers. No other national hospice provider in the U.S. today employs more Social Workers per patient. No other national hospice provider in the U.S. today has a higher regard for good social work. If you are serious about being a professional social worker and are interested in learning more about social work in hospice or if you are already working in hospice as a social worker and would like to have a more meaningful career in social work, then tell us why you think death is more than a clinical phenomenon and send us your resume  to the attention of:  Jo Sehar, HR Director at: hr . mem Register to View  To learn more about Crossroads Hospices and why we say, “Expect More From Us, We Do!” please, visit our website at: www . crossroadshospice . com This is a full time paid benefits salaried position.  Benefits include paid health and life insurance, 401K with matching, 208 hours of annual paid leave time, dental, vision plan, tuition reimbursement, mileage reimbursement and employee discounted optional cafeteria plan add-ons.  This position is offered to local candidates.  Candidates outside of the Memphis commuting radius are welcome to apply with the understanding that no travel reimbursement for interviewing or relocation assistance will be available.  Candidates must have at least a BSW from an accredited program and two to three years of hospice, hospital or long-term care work history.  Resumes for candidates not meeting these requirements will not be considered.  All resumes are held with the highest regard for privacy.  Crossroads Hospices are Equal Opportunity Employers. Please with a brief cover letter. To learn more about Crossroads Hospices and why we say,Visit our website at:www.crossroadshospice.com