Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·La Follette, Tennessee
The Social Worker provides clinical services including psychosocial assessments, counseling, and emotional support to patients and families. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage care coordination, discharge planning, and connections to community resources.
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, & vision plans to keep you and your family healthy. Life Insurance is also available.
Future Security – 401(k) with employer matching to help you build long-term financial stability.
Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement- because we invest in your future.
Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off- giving you a good work/life balance and time to recharge.
Role: Master Social Worker
LaFollette Medical Center - LaFollette, TN
Schedule: Full time- Day Shift
The Social Worker – MSW provides clinical social work services to patients and families to support optimal functioning, adjustment, and decision-making throughout the healthcare continuum. This role performs psychosocial assessments, offers counseling and emotional support, assists with care coordination and discharge planning, and connects patients to community and financial resources. The Social Worker collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address barriers to care and contribute to safe, efficient transitions.
Essential Functions
Conducts age-appropriate psychosocial assessments for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients to evaluate emotional, social, and financial needs.
Provides counseling, support, and resource education to help patients and families cope with illness, injury, disability, loss, or life transitions.
Participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning by identifying psychosocial barriers, coordinating post-acute care services, and assisting with transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care.
Facilitates referrals to internal and external services, including mental health providers, social service agencies, support groups, and financial assistance programs.
Manages high-risk referrals and complex psychosocial cases, including new diagnoses, suspected abuse or neglect, adoption planning, behavioral health needs, and end-of-life care.
Provides crisis intervention and support for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress, grief, or trauma.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, and other disciplines to support care planning, continuity of care, and safe discharge.
Participates in quality improvement efforts, including readmission reduction initiatives and psychosocial outcomes tracking.
Maintains timely and accurate documentation in the medical record according to regulatory and organizational standards.
Serves as a resource for peers and may assist in mentoring or guiding other social workers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program. A minimum of 2-4 years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, along with a Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Market context
In Tennessee, MSW social worker roles in healthcare and hospice are typically in steady demand because employers need clinicians who can support patients, families, and care teams through complex transitions. These positions are competitive when candidates bring a CSWE-accredited MSW, current state licensure, and healthcare or hospice experience; the posted requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description here, saving you research time. If you are applying, confirm your licensure status and highlight any direct hospice or care-coordination experience in your resume.
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