Social Worker (LMSW), Behavioral Health Unit

Facility Name: Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas | Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) 

Schedule: Full-time

Your experience matters 

Lifepoint Behavioral Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a social worker (LMSW) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas offers high quality healthcare to residents of Smith and surrounding counties. 

How you'll contribute 

A social worker (LMSW) who excels in this role:

• Interviews and assesses patients and/or patient's family, caregivers, and/or legal representatives.

• Determines, prioritizes, provides and/or arranges for needed internal and external services/interventions.

• Participates in case reviews to evaluate case management and progress. 

• Consults with healthcare team members to promote, monitor, and evaluate compliance with patient's treatment plan.

• Assists with discharge planning and processes. 

• Identifies appropriate resources, including transportation, housing, healthcare, and social/spiritual services, and provides referrals as part of the discharge plan.

• Performs Medicaid screenings as indicated for NHP.

• Assists patients with Safety Net applications when needed.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for 

Applicants should have: 

• Education: Master's degree Required

• Licenses: State of Tennessee Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)

• Certifications: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP); Crisis Intervention 

• Training (within 90 days hire/transfer)

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years related experience

Connect with a Recruiter 

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lauren Frey by emailing [email protected]

More about Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Riverview Regional Medical Center, Carthage General Hospital, and Smith County Memorial Hospital, offers high quality healthcare to residents of Smith and surrounding counties. 

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health - Riverview with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.