Clinical Social Worker IP/OP SS | Social Worker Services | 8:00am-430pm | Full Time

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

1d • Onsite

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 institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• License-eligibility for LCSW in the State of Florida.
• Recent clinical experience applicable to the designated population served.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW preferred.
• LCSW required within three years of hire, or when eligible based on hours worked, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017.
• Professional certification in specialty area preferred.
• Certification required within two years of specialty experience at UF Health Shands or certification eligibility date, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates psychosocial and behavioral services to patients.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and monitors a plan of care for patients.
• Collaborates with other members of the medical team (physicians, nurses, case managers, PT/OT staff, pharmacists).
• Identifies patient needs and advocates for them.
• Provides direct services, resources, and counseling for safe and effective transitions/discharges from the hospital or clinic.
• Provides expertise in crisis intervention situations.
• Assesses for potential abuse/neglect of vulnerable patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees