Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Inpatient/Outpatient Social Work Services | Full-time | Days

UF Health • Gainesville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Social Worker provides and coordinates psychosocial and behavioral services for an assigned group of patients. The role assesses, plans, implements, and monitors patient care plans in collaboration with physicians, nurses, case managers, physical and occupational therapy staff, pharmacists, and other medical team members. In a designated care 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 discharges from the hospital or clinic. The role also provides expertise during crisis intervention and assesses vulnerable patients for potential abuse or neglect.

This full-time position has a 1.0 FTE schedule, working 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. The work location is 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.
• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of Florida.
• Professional certification in a specialty area.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare setting.

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 members of the medical team.
• Work with the care team in a designated setting to identify and, when possible, advocate for patients.
• Provide direct services, resources, and counseling to support safe, effective, and efficient transitions or discharges 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