Clinical Social Worker (MSW) | Inpatient/Outpatient Social Work Services | Full-time | Nights

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial and behavioral services for an assigned group of patients. In collaboration with physicians, nurses, case managers, PT/OT staff, pharmacists, and other members of the medical team, the social worker assesses, plans, implements, and monitors patient care plans. In a designated setting, the social worker works with the care team to identify and advocate for patients when possible, and provides direct services, resources, and counseling to support safe, effective, and efficient transitions or discharge from the hospital or clinic. The role also provides expertise in crisis intervention and assesses vulnerable patients for potential abuse or neglect.

This is a full-time position with an FTE of 1.0. Scheduled hours are 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Sunday through Saturday, in Gainesville, Florida.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Recent clinical experience applicable to the designated population served.
• Eligible to become licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida.
• Obtain LCSW credentials within three years of hire, or when eligible based on hours worked, for social workers hired after October 8, 2017.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current LCSW.
• Professional certification in a specialty area. Certification is required within two years of specialty experience at UF Health Shands or the certification eligibility date for social workers hired after October 8, 2017.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate psychosocial and behavioral services for an assigned group of patients.
• Assess, plan, implement, and monitor patient care plans in collaboration with the medical team.
• Work with the care team to identify and advocate for patients when possible.
• Provide direct services, resources, and counseling to support safe, effective, and efficient transitions or discharge from the hospital or clinic.
• Provide expertise in crisis intervention situations.
• Assess vulnerable patients for potential abuse or neglect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level