Clinical Social Worker IP/OP MSW NE | Case Management | Days | Full Time

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial and behavioral services to her/his group of patients. She/he assesses, plans, implements and monitors a plan of care for her/his group of patients. This is done in collaboration with other members of the medical team, i.e. physicians, nurses, case managers, PT/OT staff, pharmacists. Works with the care team in a designated setting to identify, and, when possible, advocates for the patient; works to provide direct services, resources, and counseling that a patient/client needs to create a safe, effective and efficient transition/discharge from the hospital or clinic. Provides his/her expertise in a crisis intervention situation and assesses for potential abuse/neglect of vulnerable patients.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• License-eligible for LCSW in the State of Florida.
• LCSW preferred; required within three years of hire for new hires after October 8, 2017.
• Recent clinical experience applicable to the designated population served.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in specialty area preferred.
• Certification required within two years of specialty experience at UF Health Shands for new hires after October 8, 2017.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychosocial and behavioral services to patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and monitor a plan of care for patients.
• Collaborate with other members of the medical team.
• Advocate for patients and provide direct services and resources.
• Counsel patients to ensure safe and effective transitions/discharges.
• Provide expertise in crisis intervention situations.
• Assess for potential abuse/neglect of vulnerable patients.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees