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Social Worker

Ascension·Nashville, Tennessee

Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Social Worker

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 38 similar openings in the Nashville area

About the role

Perform psychosocial assessments and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients. Advocate for patient rights and coordinate community resources for financial, housing, and long-term care needs.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Nashville,
  • TN
  • Facility:
  • Saint
  • Thomas
  • Midtown
  • Department:
  • Case
  • Management
  • Schedule: Full-Time | Days

Life at Ascension

Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role Psychosocial Assessment

Evaluating complex emotional, psychological, and physical issues to determine the support needed for both patients and their families.

Interdisciplinary

Care

Planning: Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and therapists to develop and reevaluate individualized care plans from admission through discharge.

Patient

Advocacy: Ensuring the medical system respects patient rights and preferences, especially in difficult cases involving ethics, end-of-life decisions, or abuse/neglect.

Resource

Coordination: Connecting patients with community resources for financial assistance, housing, food, and long-term care placement (e.g., skilled nursing or rehab).

What minimum requirements you’ll need Licensure / Certification / Registration

Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred. ACM also accepted. Certified Social Worker preferred.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work required.

Work

Experience: 3 years of experience preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process.

Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Posted
Aug 13, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Tennessee social work roles stay in demand

In Tennessee, social worker openings are often tied to behavioral health and care-coordination needs, so candidates with clinical training and licensure tend to stand out. This role is competitive because the employer prefers TN SW licensure, NASW membership, and mental health experience, while requiring a master’s degree plus current HWC and CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credentials match the posting before applying.

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