Clin Social Wrkr IP/OP SS| Central Staffing| Varies| PRN

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

13d

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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• License-eligibility required.
• LCSW required within three years of hire, or when eligible based on hours worked, for all social workers hired after October 8, 2017.
• 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.
• Recent clinical experience applicable to the designated population served.
• License-eligible for LCSW in the State of Florida

Nice To Haves

• LCSW preferred.
• Professional certification in specialty area preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• The CSW will work 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level