Social Worker (MSW) Outpatient Clinics, Full Time, Days

East Tennessee Children's Hospital

2 days ago

TennesseeFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join East Tennessee Children's Hospital as a Social Worker – Outpatient Clinics, Full Time in United States.

Requirements

uses modalities which optimize treatment goals and interventions. Provides counseling for adaptation to medical circumstance and secondary psychosocial effects. Discharge Planning

complies with hospital and departmental Quality Improvement standards and statistical requirements. Advocacy

maintains confidentiality, adheres to HIPAA Regulations and protects patient/family rights. Collaboration

50 lbs occasionally, 10

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join East Tennessee Children's Hospital as a Social Worker – Outpatient Clinics, Full Time.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCare planningDischarge planningCase managementPsychoeducationPsychotherapyClinical counselingBiopsychosocial functioningCrisis interventionCommunication skillsMultitaskingDocumentationAdvocacyHIPAA complianceTherapeutic modalitiesSocial work theory

Key Responsibilities

The social worker will provide clinical psychosocial assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions to assist patients and families with medical stressors. They will also manage discharge planning, advocate for patient rights, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at East Tennessee Children's Hospital is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Care planning, Discharge planning, Case management, Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy, Clinical counseling, Biopsychosocial functioning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will provide clinical psychosocial assessments, care planning, and therapeutic interventions to assist patients and families with medical stressors. They will also manage discharge planning, advocate for patient rights, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure quality car...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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