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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Jasper, Tennessee

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Parkridge West Hospital, Jasper, TN

Social Worker (LCSW) – Psych

Parkridge West (formally Grandview) , a 70-bed acute care hospital located in Jasper, Tennessee, is the newest member of the Parkridge Health System. Grandview has provided medical, surgical and behavioral health services to the Sequatchie Valley community since 1998. The facility is home to an Emergency Department available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Grandview also offers a wide range of specialized services and programs including inpatient and outpatient surgery, intensive care, imaging, physical therapy, and more. Mountainview Treatment Center, located on the campus of Grandview Medical Center, provides psychiatric care for adults and seniors. The staff and physicians of Grandview Medical Center are committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate treatment for patients and their loved ones.

Parkridge West (formally Grandview) is currently looking for a Social Worker (LCSW) – Psych.

Responsibilities:

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 patient's 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.

Qualifications:

State of TN LCSW Licensure.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Master's Degree preferred.

1 year in Healthcare with demonstrated understanding of acute care social service issues