Located in Franklin, Tennessee, Williamson Health is one of the South’s most exceptional health care systems with a 203 bed hospital (Williamson Medical Center), over 40 providers at our Williamson Health Medical Group locations, the Bone & Joint Institute and the Monroe Carell Junior Children’s Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center. Williamson Health offers comprehensive in-patient and out-patient services. We have more than 825 providers representing over 70 medical specialties and sub-specialties.
Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We’re committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.
Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid
Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position requires management and assistance for patients of Williamson Medical Center, providing for short-term counseling/crisis management for patients and their families, who are impacted by adjustment to illness or diagnosis, change in residence or lifestyle, and/or financial concerns which are a result of their illness and hospitalization. This counseling/crisis management includes assistance with psycho-social, alcohol and drug problem assessment and management, discharge planning with appropriate referrals, education for patients/families and the appropriate use of resources. The Social Worker actively participates in consistent collaboration with physicians, staff, patients, families, and community agencies in the discharge planning process. This position requires that early discharge planning occurs, communicating effectively and the appropriate development of a discharge plan; therefore, alleviating/reducing anxiety for patients and their families. This role works within the knowledge and regulations related to CMS, Commercial Payers and Bundle programs in delivering appropriate discharge planning.
POSITION REQUIREMENT
Formal Education / Training:
Requires licensure by Tennessee Health Related Boards in Social Work. LCSW preferred
Earned a Master’s degree in social worker or a comparable Master’s level degree from a college or university.
Workplace Experience:
Hospital or Clinical setting required.
Equipment and Skills Training:
Computer-Internet, Meditech and Allscripts Care Management, telephone, printer, fax, copier, language line.
Good Verbal/Written Communication Skills
Physical Environment:
Office and Clinical, possible exposure to hazardous materials, infectious fluids and airborne particles.
Required Weekend Rotation
Physical Effort:
Must be able to walk short distances in hospital environment and patient rooms and possible manual lifting 10-15 lbs, Visual and hearing acuity.
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